December weather forecast
Pleasant Valley, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Pleasant Valley, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 34.5°F (1.4°C) and min 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Temperature

As November transitions into December, Pleasant Valley sees a drop in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a chilly 46.9°F (8.3°C) to a cold 34.5°F (1.4°C). An average low-temperature of 23.9°F (-4.5°C) is anticipated throughout the nights during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 4.1 days and typically collects 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, September through December are months with snowfall. In Pleasant Valley, in December, during 5 snowfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 24.5 snowfall days, and 4.09" (104mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.2h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature during December is 34.5°F (1.4°C) and the low-temperature is 23.9°F (-4.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

What is the driest month?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.1 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 4.1 days. Throughout December, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Pleasant Valley, in December, during 5 snowfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Pleasant Valley, the average day length in December is 9h and 14min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Pleasant Valley?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Pleasant Valley have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Pleasant Valley, IA

Average temperature in December - Pleasant Valley, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Pleasant Valley, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Pleasant Valley, IA

Average wind speed in December - Pleasant Valley, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Pleasant Valley, IA

Average humidity in December - Pleasant Valley, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Pleasant Valley, IA

Average rainfall in December - Pleasant Valley, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Pleasant Valley, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Pleasant Valley, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pleasant Valley, IA

Average snowfall in December - Pleasant Valley, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.26").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Pleasant Valley, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Pleasant Valley, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Pleasant Valley, IA

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

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pleasant Valley, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Pleasant Valley, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Pleasant Valley, IA

Average UV index in December - Pleasant Valley, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Pleasant Valley, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Pleasant Valley, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Pleasant Valley, IA

Average visibility in December - Pleasant Valley, 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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