December weather forecast
Tipton, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Tipton, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 33.3°F (0.7°C) and 23°F (-5°C).

Temperature

As December begins, there is a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 46°F (7.8°C) in November to a cold 33.3°F (0.7°C). Throughout December, Tipton encounters an average temperature drop to a subzero cold 23°F (-5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Tipton, Iowa, is 81%.

Rainfall

In Tipton, in December, it is raining for 7.2 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Tipton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.6 days and collects up to 30.04" (763mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 7.7 days. Throughout December, 2.36" (60mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 37.9 snowfall days, and 16.81" (427mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Tipton, the average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Tipton are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Tipton?

The high-temperature, in December, in Tipton, is 33.3°F (0.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 23°F (-5°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Tipton?

The average relative humidity in December in Tipton is 81%.

How much does it rain in Tipton in December?

In Tipton, in December, during 7.2 rainfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Tipton in December?

In Tipton, in December, during 7.7 snowfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Tipton?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Tipton?

The average day length in December in Tipton, Iowa, is 9h and 12min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Tipton?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Tipton?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Tipton?

The months with the lowest UV index in Tipton are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December in Tipton?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Tipton is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Tipton, IA

Average temperature in December - Tipton, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Tipton, IA

Average pressure in December - Tipton, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Tipton, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Tipton, IA

Average humidity in December - Tipton, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Tipton, IA

Average rainfall in December - Tipton, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.26").

Average rainfall days in December
Tipton, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Tipton, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Tipton, IA

Average snowfall in December - Tipton, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.36"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.24").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Tipton, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Tipton, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.7 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
Tipton, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Tipton, 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 2min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Tipton, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Tipton, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Tipton, IA

Average UV index in December - Tipton, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Tipton, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Tipton, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Tipton, IA

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

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

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