December weather forecast
Weldon, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Weldon, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 34.9°F (1.6°C) and min 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

Temperature

Start of December brings a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's chilly 47.8°F (8.8°C) to a wintry 34.9°F (1.6°C). Throughout December nights, Weldon registers an average low-temperature of 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.9 days and accumulates 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Weldon, in December, snow falls for 6.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.22" (31mm) of snow. In Weldon, Iowa, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.8 days and aggregates up to 11.77" (299mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Weldon, Iowa, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Weldon, is 34.9°F (1.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 22.8°F (-5.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 4.9 days and typically collects 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Weldon, in December, during 4.9 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Weldon, in December, snow falls for 6.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.22" (31mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Weldon, the average day length in December is 9h and 18min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Weldon have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Weldon, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Weldon, IA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Weldon, IA

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

Average wind speed in December
Weldon, IA

Average wind speed in December - Weldon, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Weldon, IA

Average humidity in December - Weldon, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Weldon, IA

Average rainfall in December - Weldon, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Weldon, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Weldon, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.9 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (16.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Weldon, IA

Average snowfall in December - Weldon, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Weldon, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Weldon, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Weldon, 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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Weldon, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Weldon, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Weldon, IA

Average UV index in December - Weldon, 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
Weldon, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Weldon, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Weldon, IA

Average visibility in December - Weldon, 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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