Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
Stratford experiences a temperature shift at the start of December, with average high-temperatures adjusting from a frosty 44.8°F (7.1°C) in November to a freezing cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C). The average low-temperature in Stratford during December nights is a still subzero cold 19.9°F (-6.7°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 4.9 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Stratford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.2 days and collects up to 26.5" (673mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Stratford, during December, snow falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 41.8 snowfall days, and 16.61" (422mm) 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 7:25 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.5h.UV index
In Stratford, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in December
Stratford, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 30.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 19.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Stratford, IA
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Stratford, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Stratford, IA
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).
Average rainfall in December
Stratford, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.42"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").
Average rainfall days in December
Stratford, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Stratford, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 3.35"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Stratford, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 9.7 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
Stratford, 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 3min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Stratford, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Stratford, 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
Stratford, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 54
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Stratford, IA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, July and August (5mi).
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