December weather forecast
Smithland, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Smithland, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 20.3°F (-6.5°C) and 32.2°F (0.1°C).

Temperature

Smithland sees a considerable decrease in average high-temperatures during December, falling from a frosty 47.3°F (8.5°C) in November to a cold 32.2°F (0.1°C). Smithland experiences an average low-temperature reading of 20.3°F (-6.5°C) throughout December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Smithland, in December, it is raining for 3.5 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 117.6 rainfall days, and 21.89" (556mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Smithland, during December, snow falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 32.9 snowfall days, and 11.69" (297mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during December morphs into the following directions:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

During December, Smithland experiences an average high-temperature of 32.2°F (0.1°C) and a low-temperature of 20.3°F (-6.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Smithland, during December, the rain falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Smithland, during December, snow falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Smithland, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
Smithland, IA

Average temperature in December - Smithland, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.2°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 (28°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Smithland, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Smithland, IA

Average wind speed in December - Smithland, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Smithland, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (66%).

Average rainfall in December
Smithland, IA

Average rainfall in December - Smithland, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
Smithland, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Smithland, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Smithland, IA

Average snowfall in December - Smithland, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Smithland, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Smithland, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Smithland, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Smithland, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Smithland, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12 days).

Average UV index in December
Smithland, IA

Average UV index in December - Smithland, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Smithland, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Smithland, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Smithland, IA

Average visibility in December - Smithland, 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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