December weather forecast
Sharpsburg, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sharpsburg, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.8°F (-5.1°C) and max 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Temperature

Sharpsburg experiences a temperature shift at the start of December, with average high-temperatures adjusting from a frosty 48.6°F (9.2°C) in November to an icy 35.2°F (1.8°C). The low-temperature in Sharpsburg averages to a subzero cold 22.8°F (-5.1°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Sharpsburg is 78%.

Rainfall

In Sharpsburg, in December, it is raining for 4.6 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Sharpsburg, during the entire year, the rain falls for 123.8 days and collects up to 21.93" (557mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Sharpsburg, it is snowing for 5.4 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is accumulated. In Sharpsburg, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.8 days and aggregates up to 10.51" (267mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Sharpsburg, the average sunshine in December is 5h.

UV index

In Sharpsburg, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Sharpsburg in December?

December temperatures in Sharpsburg, Iowa, vary between a high-temperature of 35.2°F (1.8°C) and a low-temperature of 22.8°F (-5.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Sharpsburg?

The average relative humidity in December in Sharpsburg, Iowa, is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December in Sharpsburg?

In Sharpsburg, Iowa, in December, during 4.6 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Sharpsburg in December?

In December, it is snowing for 5.4 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sharpsburg?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Sharpsburg have in December?

In December, the average day length in Sharpsburg is 9h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Sharpsburg?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sharpsburg, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sharpsburg have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Sharpsburg, Iowa, is 5h.

How high is the UV index in December in Sharpsburg?

In Sharpsburg, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Sharpsburg, IA

Average temperature in December - Sharpsburg, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Sharpsburg, IA

Average pressure in December - Sharpsburg, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Sharpsburg, IA

Average wind speed in December - Sharpsburg, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Sharpsburg, IA

Average humidity in December - Sharpsburg, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Sharpsburg, IA

Average rainfall in December - Sharpsburg, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Sharpsburg, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Sharpsburg, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sharpsburg, IA

Average snowfall in December - Sharpsburg, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.34"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sharpsburg, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Sharpsburg, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

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 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sharpsburg, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Sharpsburg, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Sharpsburg, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Sharpsburg, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Sharpsburg, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Sharpsburg, IA

Average visibility in December - Sharpsburg, 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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