December weather forecast
Sperry, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Sperry, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 24.6°F (-4.1°C) and 35.8°F (2.1°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a frosty 47.8°F (8.8°C) to an icy 35.8°F (2.1°C). Sperry's December nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 6.5 days and typically collects 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Sperry, in December, during 6.2 snowfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 32.5 snowfall days, and 9.57" (243mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Sperry, the average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Jun 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 35.8°F (2.1°C) and 24.6°F (-4.1°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

What is the driest month in Sperry?

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 6.5 days and typically collects 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Sperry?

In Sperry, in December, it is raining for 6.5 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Sperry, Iowa, during December, snow falls for 6.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 17min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December 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
Sperry, IA

Average temperature in December - Sperry, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.6°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 (17.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Sperry, IA

Average pressure in December - Sperry, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Sperry, IA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February, March and April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Sperry, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Sperry, IA

Average rainfall in December - Sperry, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.87").

Average rainfall days in December
Sperry, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Sperry, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sperry, IA

Average snowfall in December - Sperry, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.1"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Sperry, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Sperry, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10 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
Sperry, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sperry, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sperry, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Sperry, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and December (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Sperry, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Sperry, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Sperry, IA

Average visibility in December - Sperry, 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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