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
As November transitions into December, Watkins sees a drop in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a chilly 46°F (7.8°C) to a wintry 33.4°F (0.8°C). In Watkins, the average low-temperature during the month of December is a subzero cold 22.5°F (-5.3°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.Rainfall
In Watkins, in December, during 6.4 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Watkins, during the entire year, the rain falls for 141.8 days and collects up to 29.61" (752mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Watkins, in December, snow falls for 7.7 days, with typically accumulated 2.24" (57mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 36.9 snowfall days, and 15.91" (404mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of December, in Watkins, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Watkins, the average sunshine in December is 4.5h.UV index
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Average temperature in December
Watkins, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 33.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 22.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Watkins, 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
Watkins, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).
Average humidity in December
Watkins, IA
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Watkins, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.46"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.14").
Average rainfall days in December
Watkins, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Watkins, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 2.24"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Watkins, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Watkins, 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 3min
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 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Watkins, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Watkins, 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
Watkins, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 54
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Watkins, 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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