December weather forecast
Sutherland, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sutherland, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and an average low of 16.5°F (-8.6°C).

Temperature

December signals a significant shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's chilly 43°F (6.1°C) to a subzero cold 27.5°F (-2.5°C). In the month of December, the temperature generally rests at an average low of 16.5°F (-8.6°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In Sutherland, in December, during 3.2 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 95.2 rainfall days, and 9.25" (235mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Sutherland, during December, snow falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of snow. In Sutherland, Iowa, during the entire year, snow falls for 40.2 days and aggregates up to 5.79" (147mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Sutherland, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

UV index

In Sutherland, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Jul 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

During December, Sutherland experiences an average high-temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and a low-temperature of 16.5°F (-8.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Sutherland?

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 3.2 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Sutherland in December?

In Sutherland, in December, snow falls for 8.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Sutherland have in December?

In Sutherland, the average day length in December is 9h and 4min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sutherland have in December?

In Sutherland, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Sutherland, IA

Average temperature in December - Sutherland, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 27.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Sutherland, IA

Average pressure in December - Sutherland, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Sutherland, IA

Average wind speed in December - Sutherland, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Sutherland, IA

Average humidity in December - Sutherland, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Sutherland, IA

Average rainfall in December - Sutherland, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Sutherland, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Sutherland, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sutherland, IA

Average snowfall in December - Sutherland, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sutherland, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Sutherland, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sutherland, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sutherland, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Sutherland, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Sutherland, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Sutherland, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Sutherland, 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 July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Sutherland, IA

Average visibility in December - Sutherland, 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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