December weather forecast
Stanwood, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Stanwood, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 33.3°F (0.7°C) and 23°F (-5°C).

Temperature

As December commences, the average high-temperature shows a reduction, transitioning from a frosty 46°F (7.8°C) in November to an icy 33.3°F (0.7°C). Throughout the month of December, Stanwood observes an average nighttime temperature of 23°F (-5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Stanwood, in December, it is raining for 7.2 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Stanwood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.6 days and collects up to 30.04" (763mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Stanwood, in December, snow falls for 7.7 days, with typically accumulated 2.36" (60mm) of snow. In Stanwood, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.9 days and aggregates up to 16.81" (427mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Stanwood.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.4h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 1 in December translates into these instructions:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Stanwood, in December, the average high-temperature is 33.3°F (0.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 23°F (-5°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 7.2 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Stanwood, during December, snow falls for 7.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Stanwood?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Stanwood?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Stanwood, IA

Average temperature in December - Stanwood, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Stanwood, IA

Average pressure in December - Stanwood, 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
Stanwood, IA

Average wind speed in December - Stanwood, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Stanwood, IA

Average humidity in December - Stanwood, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Stanwood, IA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.26").

Average rainfall days in December
Stanwood, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Stanwood, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Stanwood, IA

Average snowfall in December - Stanwood, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.36"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.24").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Stanwood, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Stanwood, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Stanwood, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Stanwood, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Stanwood, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Stanwood, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Stanwood, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Stanwood, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Stanwood, IA

Average visibility in December - Stanwood, 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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