Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The onset of December introduces a moderate change in Rippey's weather, with average high-temperatures falling from November's frosty 46.6°F (8.1°C) to a wintry 32.9°F (0.5°C). In December, Rippey records an average nighttime temperature of 21.4°F (-5.9°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
In Rippey, in December, it is raining for 5.5 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 131.7 rainfall days, and 26.65" (677mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Rippey, in December, snow falls for 7.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.81" (46mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 37.2 snowfall days, and 13.35" (339mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:55 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Rippey, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 32.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 21.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14°F).
Average pressure in December
Rippey, IA
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Rippey, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).
Average humidity in December
Rippey, IA
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).
Average rainfall in December
Rippey, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.26"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").
Average rainfall days in December
Rippey, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Rippey, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 1.81"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Rippey, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Rippey, 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 12min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Rippey, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.9 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October, November and December (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Rippey, IA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Rippey, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Rippey, IA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
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