Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The onset of December entails a temperature shift, as the average high-temperature decreases from a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C) in November to a freezing cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C). Throughout December, Peosta anticipates an average low-temperature of 21.2°F (-6°C).Humidity
In Peosta, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 7.2 days. Throughout December, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Peosta, during the entire year, the rain falls for 140.9 days and collects up to 28.11" (714mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 9.3 days. Throughout December, 3.03" (77mm) of snow is accumulated. In Peosta, during the entire year, snow falls for 46.4 days and aggregates up to 17.64" (448mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Peosta, the average sunshine in December is 4.2h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Peosta, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 31.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 21.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Peosta, IA
- Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Peosta, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Peosta, IA
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Peosta, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.38"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.18").
Average rainfall days in December
Peosta, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Peosta, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 3.03"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.08").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Peosta, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 9.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.3 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
Peosta, 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 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min
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: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Peosta, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Peosta, IA
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Peosta, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 58
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Peosta, IA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and July (5mi).
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