December weather forecast
West Amana, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in West Amana, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 33.4°F (0.8°C) and an average low of 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

Temperature

Stepping into December, West Amana observes a temperature decline, with the average high falling from November's frosty 46°F (7.8°C) to an icy 33.4°F (0.8°C). An average low-temperature of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) is common during the nights of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In West Amana, during December, the rain falls for 6.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 141.8 rainfall days, and 29.61" (752mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in West Amana, Iowa. In West Amana, in December, during 7.7 snowfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In West Amana, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.9 days and aggregates up to 15.91" (404mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.5h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in West Amana, is 33.4°F (0.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 22.5°F (-5.3°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 6.4 days. Throughout December, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In West Amana, in December, snow falls for 7.7 days, with typically accumulated 2.24" (57mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does West Amana have in December?

In West Amana, Iowa, the average day length in December is 9h and 12min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does West Amana have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.5h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In West Amana, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
West Amana, IA

Average temperature in December - West Amana, 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
West Amana, IA

Average pressure in December - West Amana, 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
West Amana, IA

Average wind speed in December - West Amana, 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
West Amana, IA

Average humidity in December - West Amana, 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
West Amana, IA

Average rainfall in December - West Amana, 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
West Amana, IA

Average rainfall days in December - West Amana, 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
West Amana, IA

Average snowfall in December - West Amana, 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
West Amana, IA

Average snowfall days in December - West Amana, 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
West Amana, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - West Amana, 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
West Amana, IA

Average sunshine days in December - West Amana, 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
West Amana, IA

Average UV index in December - West Amana, 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
West Amana, IA

Average cloud cover in December - West Amana, 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
West Amana, IA

Average visibility in December - West Amana, 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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