December weather forecast
Panama, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Panama, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 32.2°F (0.1°C) and an average low of 20.8°F (-6.2°C).

Temperature

The onset of December coincides with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C) in November to an icy 32.2°F (0.1°C). In the month of December, the average temperature in Panama dips to a subzero cold 20.8°F (-6.2°C) during the night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Panama, in December, during 4.2 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Panama, during the entire year, the rain falls for 113.5 days and collects up to 15.71" (399mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Panama, in December, during 6.1 snowfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 31.5 snowfall days, and 7.13" (181mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of December, in Panama, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Panama is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Panama in December?

In Panama, in December, the average high-temperature is 32.2°F (0.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 20.8°F (-6.2°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Panama?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How much does it rain in Panama in December?

In December, in Panama, Iowa, the rain falls for 4.2 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Panama?

In Panama, Iowa, in December, snow falls for 6.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Panama?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December in Panama?

The average day length in December is 9h and 13min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Panama?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, in Panama, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Panama?

The average sunshine duration in December in Panama, Iowa, is 4.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Panama?

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Panama.

How high is the UV index in December in Panama?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Panama, IA

Average temperature in December - Panama, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Panama, IA

Average pressure in December - Panama, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Panama, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Panama, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Panama, IA

Average rainfall in December - Panama, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Panama, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Panama, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Panama, IA

Average snowfall in December - Panama, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Panama, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Panama, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Panama, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Panama, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Panama, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Panama, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Panama, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Panama, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Panama, IA

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

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

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