December weather forecast
Vining, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Vining, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 21.7°F (-5.7°C) and max 32.7°F (0.4°C).

Temperature

Observing a mild shift, the average high-temperature during December reduces from November's frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C) to an icy 32.7°F (0.4°C). Vining records an average low of 21.7°F (-5.7°C) throughout the nights in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 6.4 days. Throughout December, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 139 rainfall days, and 29.49" (749mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Vining, Iowa, in December, snow falls for 8.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.64" (67mm) of snow. In Vining, during the entire year, snow falls for 39 days and aggregates up to 16.69" (424mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 32.7°F (0.4°C) and 21.7°F (-5.7°C) respectively. 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 calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Vining, Iowa, in December, during 6.4 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Vining, during December, snow falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Vining?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 11min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Vining have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Vining is 4.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Vining, IA

Average temperature in December - Vining, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Vining, IA

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

Average wind speed in December
Vining, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

Average humidity in December
Vining, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Vining, IA

Average rainfall in December - Vining, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.18").

Average rainfall days in December
Vining, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Vining, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Vining, IA

Average snowfall in December - Vining, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.64"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Vining, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Vining, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Vining, 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: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Vining, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Vining, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Vining, IA

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (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
Vining, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Vining, 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 September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Vining, IA

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

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

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