December weather forecast
Popejoy, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Popejoy, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and 19.9°F (-6.7°C).

Temperature

As November shifts into December, a slight alteration in temperatures is observed, with average highs reducing from a frosty 43.9°F (6.6°C) to a subzero cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C). Popejoy throughout December, records an average low-temperature of 19.9°F (-6.7°C).

Humidity

In Popejoy, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In Popejoy, in December, during 5.1 rainfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Popejoy, during the entire year, the rain falls for 132 days and collects up to 27.01" (686mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 2.87" (73mm) of snow is accumulated. In Popejoy, during the entire year, snow falls for 44.4 days and aggregates up to 16.65" (423mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Popejoy is 4.2h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Popejoy in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and a low-temperature of 19.9°F (-6.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 5.1 days. Throughout December, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Popejoy in December?

In December, it is snowing for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 2.87" (73mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 7min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Popejoy have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December
Popejoy, IA

Average temperature in December - Popejoy, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.9°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 (11.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Popejoy, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Popejoy, IA

Average wind speed in December - Popejoy, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Popejoy, IA

Average humidity in December - Popejoy, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Popejoy, IA

Average rainfall in December - Popejoy, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

Average rainfall days in December
Popejoy, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Popejoy, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Popejoy, IA

Average snowfall in December - Popejoy, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Popejoy, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Popejoy, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Popejoy, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Popejoy, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Popejoy, IA

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (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
Popejoy, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Popejoy, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Popejoy, IA

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

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, July and August (5mi).

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