December weather forecast
What Cheer, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in What Cheer, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Temperature

The onset of December is marked by a decrease in temperature, transitioning from a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C) in November to an icy 34.7°F (1.5°C). The nights of December anticipate an average low-temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In What Cheer, in December, during 6.8 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 137.9 rainfall days, and 27.76" (705mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 6.5 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 32.8 snowfall days, and 12.56" (319mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in What Cheer, is 34.7°F (1.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 23.4°F (-4.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 6.8 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in What Cheer in December?

In What Cheer, in December, during 6.5 snowfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in What Cheer?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 14min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In What Cheer, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December in What Cheer?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
What Cheer, IA

Average temperature in December - What Cheer, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.4°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 (15.6°F).

Average pressure in December
What Cheer, IA

Average pressure in December - What Cheer, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
What Cheer, IA

Average wind speed in December - What Cheer, 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 (6.9mph).

Average humidity in December
What Cheer, IA

Average humidity in December - What Cheer, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

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

Average rainfall in December
What Cheer, IA

Average rainfall in December - What Cheer, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.98").

Average rainfall days in December
What Cheer, IA

Average rainfall days in December - What Cheer, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
What Cheer, IA

Average snowfall in December - What Cheer, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.34"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
What Cheer, IA

Average snowfall days in December - What Cheer, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
What Cheer, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - What Cheer, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 12min).

  • 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 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
What Cheer, IA

Average sunshine days in December - What Cheer, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
What Cheer, IA

Average UV index in December - What Cheer, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
What Cheer, IA

Average cloud cover in December - What Cheer, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

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
What Cheer, IA

Average visibility in December - What Cheer, 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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