December weather forecast
Sawyer, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Sawyer, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.5°F (2.5°C) and 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a chilly 48.7°F (9.3°C) to a wintry 36.5°F (2.5°C). The nighttime temperature, during December, averages of 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 4.7 days and typically aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Sawyer are January through April, October through December. In Sawyer, Iowa, in December, during 4.4 snowfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Sawyer, during the entire year, snow falls for 24.5 days and aggregates up to 4.25" (108mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
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. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Sawyer, is 36.5°F (2.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 25.2°F (-3.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Sawyer, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 4.7 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Sawyer in December?

In Sawyer, Iowa, in December, during 4.7 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Sawyer, during December, snow falls for 4.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Sawyer have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Sawyer, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Sawyer, 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
Sawyer, IA

Average temperature in December - Sawyer, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Sawyer, IA

Average pressure in December - Sawyer, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Sawyer, IA

Average wind speed in December - Sawyer, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February, March and April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Sawyer, IA

Average humidity in December - Sawyer, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Sawyer, IA

Average rainfall in December - Sawyer, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.46").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Sawyer, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Sawyer, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sawyer, IA

Average snowfall in December - Sawyer, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.1").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sawyer, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Sawyer, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sawyer, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sawyer, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Sawyer, 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 May (14 days).

Average UV index in December
Sawyer, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Sawyer, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Sawyer, 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, August and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Sawyer, IA

Average visibility in December - Sawyer, 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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