December weather forecast
Readlyn, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Readlyn, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and an average low of 19.9°F (-6.7°C).

Temperature

A moderate decline in the average high-temperature is seen during December, decreasing from a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C) in November to a subzero cold 30.4°F (-0.9°C). Throughout December, Readlyn experiences a low-temperature average of 19.9°F (-6.7°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In Readlyn, during December, the rain falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. In Readlyn, during the entire year, the rain falls for 132 days and collects up to 27.28" (693mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Readlyn, during December, snow falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Readlyn, there are 45.6 snowfall days, and 17.48" (444mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Readlyn, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.3h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

During December, Readlyn experiences an average high-temperature of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and a low-temperature of 19.9°F (-6.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Readlyn, in December, during 6.3 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Readlyn, Iowa, during December, snow falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) 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 Readlyn have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 6min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Readlyn have in December?

In Readlyn, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Readlyn, IA

Average temperature in December - Readlyn, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.9°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 (11.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Readlyn, IA

Average pressure in December - Readlyn, 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
Readlyn, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

Average humidity in December
Readlyn, IA

Average humidity in December - Readlyn, 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 (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Readlyn, IA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

Average rainfall days in December
Readlyn, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Readlyn, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Readlyn, IA

Average snowfall in December - Readlyn, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.99"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.45").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Readlyn, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Readlyn, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Readlyn, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Readlyn, IA

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

The months with the most sunshine days are October, November and December (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Readlyn, IA

Average UV index in December - Readlyn, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Readlyn, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Readlyn, IA

Average visibility in December - Readlyn, 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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