December weather forecast
Tennant, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Tennant, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.2°F (0.1°C) and 20.8°F (-6.2°C).

Temperature

The shift to December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C) in November to a wintry 32.2°F (0.1°C). Tennant experiences a steady low-temperature of 20.8°F (-6.2°C) throughout December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Tennant, in December, it is raining for 4.2 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 113.5 rainfall days, and 15.71" (399mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Tennant, during December, snow falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Tennant, there are 31.5 snowfall days, and 7.13" (181mm) 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, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Tennant are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jun 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 32.2°F (0.1°C) and a low-temperature of 20.8°F (-6.2°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Tennant, in December, during 4.2 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Tennant, in December, during 6.1 snowfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Tennant?

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

How many hours of daylight does Tennant have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 13min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Tennant have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. 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 temperature in December
Tennant, IA

Average temperature in December - Tennant, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Tennant, IA

Average pressure in December - Tennant, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"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
Tennant, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Tennant, IA

Average humidity in December - Tennant, 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 (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Tennant, IA

Average rainfall in December - Tennant, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Tennant, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Tennant, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Tennant, IA

Average snowfall in December - Tennant, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Tennant, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Tennant, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Tennant, 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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Tennant, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Tennant, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Tennant, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Tennant, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Tennant, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Tennant, IA

Average visibility in December - Tennant, 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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