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
The onset of December is marked by a decrease in temperature, transitioning from a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C) in November to a freezing cold 30.4°F (-0.9°C). Westgate experiences an average low-temperature of 20.1°F (-6.6°C) in the month of December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 83%.Rainfall
In Westgate, in December, it is raining for 5.5 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Westgate, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.7 days and collects up to 29.65" (753mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Westgate, during December, snow falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 42.1 snowfall days, and 18.39" (467mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.1h.UV index
January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following advice:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Average temperature in December
Westgate, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 30.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 20.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Westgate, 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
Westgate, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Westgate, IA
- Average humidity in December: 83%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Westgate, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.26"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").
Average rainfall days in December
Westgate, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Westgate, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 2.76"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.08").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Westgate, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Westgate, IA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Westgate, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Westgate, IA
- Average UV index in December: 1
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Westgate, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 58
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Westgate, 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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