December weather forecast
Quasqueton, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Quasqueton, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 20.8°F (-6.2°C) and max 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

Quasqueton's weather in December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from November's frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C) to a freezing cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C). The mean low-temperature during December nights is 20.8°F (-6.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Quasqueton is 83%.

Rainfall

In Quasqueton, Iowa, during December, the rain falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation. In Quasqueton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 140.6 days and collects up to 30" (762mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Quasqueton. In December, it is snowing for 10 days. Throughout December, 3.43" (87mm) of snow is accumulated. In Quasqueton, Iowa, during the entire year, snow falls for 43.9 days and aggregates up to 18.43" (468mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Quasqueton, Iowa, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, in Quasqueton, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Quasqueton, Iowa, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 1 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Quasqueton?

In Quasqueton, in December, the average high-temperature is 31.1°F (-0.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 20.8°F (-6.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Quasqueton?

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

How much does it rain in Quasqueton in December?

In Quasqueton, during December, the rain falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Quasqueton in December?

In Quasqueton, during December, snow falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Quasqueton?

The month with the shortest days in Quasqueton, Iowa, is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Quasqueton?

The average day length in December is 9h and 8min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Quasqueton?

On the first day of December in Quasqueton, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Quasqueton?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Quasqueton is 4.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Quasqueton?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Quasqueton.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Quasqueton?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Quasqueton, IA

Average temperature in December - Quasqueton, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.8°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 (12.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Quasqueton, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Quasqueton, IA

Average wind speed in December - Quasqueton, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

Average humidity in December
Quasqueton, IA

Average humidity in December - Quasqueton, 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 (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Quasqueton, IA

Average rainfall in December - Quasqueton, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.5"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.14").

Average rainfall days in December
Quasqueton, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Quasqueton, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Quasqueton, IA

Average snowfall in December - Quasqueton, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.12").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Quasqueton, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Quasqueton, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Quasqueton, 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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Quasqueton, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Quasqueton, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.2 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January, October and November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Quasqueton, IA

Average UV index in December - Quasqueton, 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
Quasqueton, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Quasqueton, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Quasqueton, IA

Average visibility in December - Quasqueton, 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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