December weather forecast
Washington, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Washington, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.1°F (-4.4°C) and 34.9°F (1.6°C).

Temperature

Start of December brings a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's frosty 47.3°F (8.5°C) to a cold 34.9°F (1.6°C). During the month of December, an average low-temperature of 24.1°F (-4.4°C) is recorded in Washington.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Washington, Iowa, is 81%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 5.8 days and typically collects 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Washington. In December, it is snowing for 5.7 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is accumulated. In Washington, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.8 days and aggregates up to 7.99" (203mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Washington is 4.6h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Washington is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Washington in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Washington, records 34.9°F (1.6°C), while the low-temperature is 24.1°F (-4.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Washington?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

What is the driest month in Washington?

December is the month with the least rainfall in Washington, Iowa. Rain falls for 5.8 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Washington?

In December, in Washington, the rain falls for 5.8 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Washington?

In December, in Washington, it is snowing for 5.7 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Washington?

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

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

In December, the average day length is 9h and 15min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Washington?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Washington have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Washington, Iowa, is 4.6h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Washington?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Washington, IA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Washington, IA

Average pressure in December - Washington, 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
Washington, IA

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

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

Average humidity in December
Washington, IA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Washington, IA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Washington, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Washington, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Washington, IA

Average snowfall in December - Washington, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Washington, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Washington, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Washington, 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 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Washington, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Washington, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Washington, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Washington, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Washington, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Washington, IA

Average visibility in December - Washington, 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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