December weather forecast
Sigourney, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Sigourney, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 34.7°F (1.5°C) and min 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Temperature

With December's arrival, Sigourney's weather changes as the average high-temperature falls from a chilly 46.9°F (8.3°C) in November to a wintry 34.7°F (1.5°C). Throughout the month of December, Sigourney reports a steady low-temperature average of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Humidity

In Sigourney, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Sigourney, during December, the rain falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation. In Sigourney, during the entire year, the rain falls for 137.9 days and collects up to 27.76" (705mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Sigourney, in December, snow falls for 6.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.34" (34mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Sigourney, there are 32.8 snowfall days, and 12.56" (319mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Sigourney, the average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In Sigourney, 34.7°F (1.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 23.4°F (-4.8°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December in Sigourney?

In Sigourney, in December, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Sigourney, during December, snow falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) 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 Sigourney have in December?

The average day length in December in Sigourney is 9h and 15min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Sigourney?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Sigourney, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Sigourney, IA

Average pressure in December - Sigourney, 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
Sigourney, IA

Average wind speed in December - Sigourney, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Sigourney, IA

Average humidity in December - Sigourney, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Sigourney, IA

Average rainfall in December - Sigourney, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.98").

Average rainfall days in December
Sigourney, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Sigourney, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sigourney, IA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sigourney, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Sigourney, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sigourney, 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: 4h and 4min

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
Sigourney, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Sigourney, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Sigourney, IA

Average UV index in December - Sigourney, 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
Sigourney, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Sigourney, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Sigourney, IA

Average visibility in December - Sigourney, IA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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