December weather forecast
Paralta, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Paralta, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 33.1°F (0.6°C) and 22.3°F (-5.4°C).

Temperature

A shift in Paralta's weather is observed as November turns into December, with the average high temperature reducing from a frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C) to a cold 33.1°F (0.6°C). Paralta, during the nights of December, experiences an average temperature drop to a subzero cold 22.3°F (-5.4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 6.8 days. Throughout December, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 147.9 rainfall days, and 31.57" (802mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Paralta, in December, during 9.5 snowfall days, 3.11" (79mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 44 snowfall days, and 18.35" (466mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Paralta is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Paralta, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Paralta?

In Paralta, 33.1°F (0.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 22.3°F (-5.4°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Paralta, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Paralta, in December, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Paralta, during December, snow falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Paralta have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 11min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Paralta have in December?

In Paralta, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Paralta.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Paralta, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Paralta, IA

Average temperature in December - Paralta, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Paralta, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Paralta, IA

Average wind speed in December - Paralta, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10mph

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

Average humidity in December
Paralta, IA

Average humidity in December - Paralta, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Paralta, IA

Average rainfall in December - Paralta, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.34").

Average rainfall days in December
Paralta, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Paralta, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (5.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Paralta, IA

Average snowfall in December - Paralta, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.11"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.79").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Paralta, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Paralta, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Paralta, 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 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Paralta, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Paralta, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Paralta, IA

Average UV index in December - Paralta, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Paralta, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Paralta, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Paralta, IA

Average visibility in December - Paralta, 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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