Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
In Van Meter, the average high-temperature in December decreases from a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C) in November to a wintry 34°F (1.1°C). Throughout December nights, Van Meter registers an average low-temperature of 22.3°F (-5.4°C).Humidity
In Van Meter, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.Rainfall
In Van Meter, in December, it is raining for 3.1 days, with typically 0.31" (8mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Van Meter, Iowa, there are 93.7 rainfall days, and 8.78" (223mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Van Meter. In Van Meter, during December, snow falls for 5.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Van Meter, there are 26.4 snowfall days, and 4.09" (104mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Van Meter, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Van Meter is 4.8h.UV index
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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How much does it rain in Van Meter in December?
How many days does it snow in December in Van Meter?
What is the month with the shortest days in Van Meter?
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What is the UV index intensity in December in Van Meter?
Average temperature in December
Van Meter, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 34°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°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 22.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Van Meter, 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 (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Van Meter, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February, March and April (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).
Average humidity in December
Van Meter, IA
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Van Meter, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 0.31"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (1.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").
Average rainfall days in December
Van Meter, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Van Meter, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 0.35"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.22").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Van Meter, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Van Meter, 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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Van Meter, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 24.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (24.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Van Meter, 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
Van Meter, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Van Meter, 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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