December weather forecast
Percival, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Percival, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.5°F (-4.7°C) and 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

The start of December involves a temperature drop, moving from a frosty 49.8°F (9.9°C) in November to a cold 36.5°F (2.5°C). Throughout December, the temperature falls to an average low of 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 5.6 days. Throughout December, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 125.7 rainfall days, and 26.73" (679mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Percival, Iowa, in December, snow falls for 5.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.14" (29mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 27 snowfall days, and 10.35" (263mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Percival is 5.2h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Jul 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Percival, in December, the average high-temperature is 36.5°F (2.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 23.5°F (-4.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Percival, in December, during 5.6 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 5.1 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Percival?

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

How many hours of daylight does Percival have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Percival have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Percival, IA

Average temperature in December - Percival, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Percival, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Percival, IA

Average wind speed in December - Percival, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Percival, IA

Average humidity in December - Percival, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

Average rainfall in December
Percival, IA

Average rainfall in December - Percival, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
Percival, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Percival, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Percival, IA

Average snowfall in December - Percival, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Percival, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Percival, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 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
Percival, IA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Percival, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Percival, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Percival, IA

Average UV index in December - Percival, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Percival, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Percival, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Percival, IA

Average visibility in December - Percival, 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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