December weather forecast
Packwood, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Packwood, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 35.2°F (1.8°C) and 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

Temperature

As December commences, the average high-temperature shows a reduction, transitioning from a chilly 47.7°F (8.7°C) in November to an icy 35.2°F (1.8°C). Packwood's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 24.1°F (-4.4°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 7.1 days and accumulates 1.18" (30mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Packwood, in December, during 6.5 snowfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 32.1 snowfall days, and 14.33" (364mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.5h.

UV index

In Packwood, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature during December is 35.2°F (1.8°C) and the low-temperature is 24.1°F (-4.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity in Packwood is 79%.

What is the driest month?

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 7.1 days and typically aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 7.1 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Packwood, in December, snow falls for 6.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.65" (42mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December in Packwood is 9h and 16min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Packwood have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Packwood is 4.5h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Packwood, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Packwood, IA

Average temperature in December - Packwood, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Packwood, IA

Average pressure in December - Packwood, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Packwood, IA

Average wind speed in December - Packwood, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in December
Packwood, IA

Average humidity in December - Packwood, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Packwood, IA

Average rainfall in December - Packwood, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.45").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (1.18").

Average rainfall days in December
Packwood, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Packwood, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Packwood, IA

Average snowfall in December - Packwood, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.65"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (4.33").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Packwood, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Packwood, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Packwood, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Packwood, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Packwood, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Packwood, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).

Average UV index in December
Packwood, IA

Average UV index in December - Packwood, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Packwood, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Packwood, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Packwood, IA

Average visibility in December - Packwood, IA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (5mi).

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