December weather forecast
Whitten, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Whitten, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between 30.9°F (-0.6°C) and 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

Temperature

Transition into December marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 44.4°F (6.9°C) in November to a freezing cold 30.9°F (-0.6°C). Throughout December, Whitten witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Whitten, in December, during 3 rainfall days, 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 83.5 rainfall days, and 6.5" (165mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 4.9 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Whitten, there are 26.6 snowfall days, and 3.03" (77mm) 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 7:21 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

Whitten in December has an average high-temperature of 30.9°F (-0.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Whitten?

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Whitten, in December, during 3 rainfall days, 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Whitten in December?

In December, it is snowing for 4.9 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Whitten have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Whitten have in December?

In Whitten, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

What is the month 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.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Whitten, IA

Average temperature in December - Whitten, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Whitten, IA

Average pressure in December - Whitten, 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
Whitten, IA

Average wind speed in December - Whitten, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

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
Whitten, IA

Average humidity in December - Whitten, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Whitten, IA

Average rainfall in December - Whitten, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.06").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.24").

Average rainfall days in December
Whitten, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Whitten, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Whitten, IA

Average snowfall in December - Whitten, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Whitten, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Whitten, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (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
Whitten, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Whitten, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Whitten, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Whitten, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (15.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Whitten, IA

Average UV index in December - Whitten, 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
Whitten, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Whitten, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Whitten, IA

Average visibility in December - Whitten, IA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).

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