December weather forecast
Swan, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Swan, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 22.8°F (-5.1°C) and 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Temperature

December implies a gentle temperature shift, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's frosty 47.1°F (8.4°C) to a cold 34.3°F (1.3°C). December witnesses an average nighttime temperature of 22.8°F (-5.1°C) in Swan.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Swan is 79%.

Rainfall

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 4.5 days and typically aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Swan, in December, during 5.1 snowfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 28.4 snowfall days, and 5.71" (145mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Swan, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Swan?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Swan, is 34.3°F (1.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 22.8°F (-5.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 4.5 days and accumulates 0.39" (10mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December in Swan?

In Swan, during December, the rain falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Swan, in December, snow falls for 5.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Swan?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Swan have in December?

In Swan, the average day length in December is 9h and 14min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Swan, IA

Average temperature in December - Swan, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Swan, IA

Average pressure in December - Swan, 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 (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Swan, IA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Swan, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Swan, IA

Average rainfall in December - Swan, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.28").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
Swan, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Swan, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Swan, IA

Average snowfall in December - Swan, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Swan, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Swan, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Swan, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Swan, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Swan, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Swan, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Swan, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Swan, IA

Average visibility in December - Swan, IA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).

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