December weather forecast
Rowley, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Rowley, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and 20.8°F (-6.2°C).

Temperature

As December commences, the average high-temperature shows a reduction, transitioning from a frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C) in November to a subzero cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C). During December, the temperature in Rowley is averaged to a low of 20.8°F (-6.2°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 10 days. Throughout December, 3.43" (87mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 43.9 snowfall days, and 18.43" (468mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
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, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in December translates into this advice:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

December temperatures in Rowley, Iowa, vary between a high-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and a low-temperature of 20.8°F (-6.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Rowley, Iowa, in December, it is raining for 6.6 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Rowley, in December, snow falls for 10 days, with typically accumulated 3.43" (87mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 8min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, 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 many hours of sunshine does Rowley have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

When is 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?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Rowley, IA

Average temperature in December - Rowley, 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
Rowley, IA

Average pressure in December - Rowley, 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
Rowley, IA

Average wind speed in December - Rowley, 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
Rowley, IA

Average humidity in December - Rowley, 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
Rowley, IA

Average rainfall in December - Rowley, 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
Rowley, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Rowley, 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
Rowley, IA

Average snowfall in December - Rowley, 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
Rowley, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Rowley, 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
Rowley, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rowley, 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
Rowley, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Rowley, 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
Rowley, IA

Average UV index in December - Rowley, 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
Rowley, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Rowley, 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
Rowley, IA

Average visibility in December - Rowley, 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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