December weather forecast
Thayer, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Thayer, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 34.9°F (1.6°C) and an average low of 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

Temperature

Transition from November to December is accompanied by a temperature drop, with average high-temperatures decreasing from a frosty 47.8°F (8.8°C) to a wintry 34.9°F (1.6°C). Thayer registers a consistent average low-temperature of 22.8°F (-5.1°C) during December.

Humidity

In Thayer, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.9 days and accumulates 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Thayer, in December, during 6.2 snowfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Thayer, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.8 days and aggregates up to 11.77" (299mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:58 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Thayer in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 34.9°F (1.6°C) and 22.8°F (-5.1°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Thayer?

In Thayer, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

What is the driest month in Thayer?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.9 days and accumulates 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Thayer, in December, it is raining for 4.9 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Thayer, Iowa, during December, snow falls for 6.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Thayer, the average day length in December is 9h and 17min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Thayer?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:58 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Thayer have in December?

In Thayer, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Thayer, IA

Average temperature in December - Thayer, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Thayer, IA

Average pressure in December - Thayer, 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
Thayer, IA

Average wind speed in December - Thayer, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Thayer, IA

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

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

Average rainfall in December
Thayer, IA

Average rainfall in December - Thayer, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Thayer, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Thayer, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.9 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (16.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Thayer, IA

Average snowfall in December - Thayer, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Thayer, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Thayer, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Thayer, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Thayer, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Thayer, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Thayer, IA

Average UV index in December - Thayer, 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
Thayer, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Thayer, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Thayer, IA

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

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

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