December weather forecast
Soldier, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Soldier, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 20.3°F (-6.5°C) and max 32.2°F (0.1°C).

Temperature

December brings a significant decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C) in November to an icy 32.2°F (0.1°C). Soldier reports a consistent average low-temperature of 20.3°F (-6.5°C) throughout December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Soldier, during December, the rain falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 117.6 rainfall days, and 21.89" (556mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Soldier, in December, during 7 snowfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 32.9 snowfall days, and 11.69" (297mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Soldier, is 32.2°F (0.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 20.3°F (-6.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Soldier?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Soldier, 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.

How many hours of daylight does Soldier have in December?

In Soldier, the average day length in December is 9h and 11min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Soldier have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What are the months with 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 intensity in December?

In Soldier, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Soldier, IA

Average temperature in December - Soldier, 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
Soldier, IA

Average pressure in December - Soldier, 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
Soldier, IA

Average wind speed in December - Soldier, 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
Soldier, IA

Average humidity in December - Soldier, 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
Soldier, IA

Average rainfall in December - Soldier, 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
Soldier, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Soldier, 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
Soldier, IA

Average snowfall in December - Soldier, 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
Soldier, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Soldier, 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
Soldier, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Soldier, 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
Soldier, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Soldier, 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
Soldier, IA

Average UV index in December - Soldier, 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
Soldier, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Soldier, 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
Soldier, IA

Average visibility in December - Soldier, 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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