December weather forecast
Saint Anthony, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Saint Anthony, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.5°F (0.3°C) and 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

Temperature

The start of December involves a temperature drop, moving from a chilly 45.7°F (7.6°C) in November to a wintry 32.5°F (0.3°C). Saint Anthony temperatures generally rest at a low of 21.6°F (-5.8°C) during the December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Saint Anthony, in December, it is raining for 3.7 days, with typically 0.39" (10mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Saint Anthony, during the entire year, the rain falls for 102 days and collects up to 10.59" (269mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Saint Anthony, in December, during 5.5 snowfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Saint Anthony, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.9 days and aggregates up to 4.92" (125mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Saint Anthony, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of December, in Saint Anthony, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.5h.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Saint Anthony, Iowa. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Saint Anthony in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Saint Anthony, is 32.5°F (0.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 21.6°F (-5.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in July is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Saint Anthony?

In Saint Anthony, Iowa, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Saint Anthony?

In Saint Anthony, Iowa, in December, it is raining for 3.7 days, with typically 0.39" (10mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Saint Anthony?

In Saint Anthony, in December, during 5.5 snowfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Saint Anthony?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Saint Anthony.

How many hours of daylight does Saint Anthony have in December?

The average day length in December in Saint Anthony, Iowa, is 9h and 10min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Saint Anthony?

On the first day of December in Saint Anthony, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Saint Anthony?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Saint Anthony?

The months with the lowest UV index in Saint Anthony are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December in Saint Anthony?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Saint Anthony, IA

Average temperature in December - Saint Anthony, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Saint Anthony, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Saint Anthony, IA

Average wind speed in December - Saint Anthony, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph

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
Saint Anthony, IA

Average humidity in December - Saint Anthony, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Saint Anthony, IA

Average rainfall in December - Saint Anthony, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.69").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Saint Anthony, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Saint Anthony, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Saint Anthony, IA

Average snowfall in December - Saint Anthony, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.54").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Saint Anthony, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Saint Anthony, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Saint Anthony, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Saint Anthony, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Saint Anthony, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Saint Anthony, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Saint Anthony, IA

Average UV index in December - Saint Anthony, 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
Saint Anthony, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Saint Anthony, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Saint Anthony, IA

Average visibility in December - Saint Anthony, IA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).

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