December weather forecast
Quimby, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Quimby, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and 19°F (-7.2°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December brings a significant change in Quimby's weather, with average high-temperatures dropping from November's chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C) to a subzero cold 29.1°F (-1.6°C). Throughout December, Quimby witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 19°F (-7.2°C).

Humidity

In Quimby, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Quimby, in December, during 4.2 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Quimby, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117 days and collects up to 19.84" (504mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Quimby, in December, snow falls for 8 days, with typically accumulated 1.77" (45mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 36.4 snowfall days, and 10.67" (271mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature during December is 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and the low-temperature is 19°F (-7.2°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 July is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Quimby, during December, the rain falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Quimby, in December, snow falls for 8 days, with typically accumulated 1.77" (45mm) of snow.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Quimby have in December?

In Quimby, 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 7:33 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Quimby, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12°F).

Average pressure in December
Quimby, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Quimby, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Quimby, IA

Average humidity in December - Quimby, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Quimby, IA

Average rainfall in December - Quimby, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
Quimby, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Quimby, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Quimby, IA

Average snowfall in December - Quimby, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.77"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Quimby, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Quimby, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Quimby, 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 4min

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 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Quimby, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Quimby, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Quimby, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Quimby, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Quimby, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Quimby, IA

Average visibility in December - Quimby, 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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