December weather forecast
Pulaski, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Pulaski, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 24.1°F (-4.4°C) and an average high of 36°F (2.2°C).

Temperature

The onset of December results in a decrease in the average high-temperature, receding from a frosty 48.4°F (9.1°C) in November to a wintry 36°F (2.2°C). December in Pulaski witnesses an average low-temperature hovering around a freezing cold 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Pulaski is 79%.

Rainfall

In Pulaski, during December, the rain falls for 7.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Pulaski, there are 133.4 rainfall days, and 26.54" (674mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Pulaski. In December, it is snowing for 6.7 days. Throughout December, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is accumulated. In Pulaski, Iowa, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.8 days and aggregates up to 16.18" (411mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Pulaski.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of December, in Pulaski, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Pulaski is 4.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Pulaski in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Pulaski, Iowa, are 36°F (2.2°C) and 24.1°F (-4.4°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Pulaski?

In Pulaski, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December in Pulaski?

In Pulaski, Iowa, during December, the rain falls for 7.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Pulaski?

In Pulaski, in December, during 6.7 snowfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Pulaski?

The month with the shortest days in Pulaski is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Pulaski have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Pulaski?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, in Pulaski, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Pulaski?

In Pulaski, Iowa, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Pulaski?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Pulaski?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Pulaski is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Pulaski, IA

Average temperature in December - Pulaski, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Pulaski, IA

Average pressure in December - Pulaski, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Pulaski, IA

Average wind speed in December - Pulaski, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

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

Average humidity in December
Pulaski, IA

Average humidity in December - Pulaski, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Pulaski, IA

Average rainfall in December - Pulaski, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.26").

Average rainfall days in December
Pulaski, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Pulaski, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.7 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (16.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pulaski, IA

Average snowfall in December - Pulaski, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.84").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Pulaski, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Pulaski, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 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
Pulaski, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pulaski, 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: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pulaski, IA

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

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Pulaski, IA

Average UV index in December - Pulaski, 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
Pulaski, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Pulaski, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Pulaski, IA

Average visibility in December - Pulaski, 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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