December weather forecast
Wilkins, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Wilkins, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and 20.8°F (-6.2°C).

Temperature

Wilkins's December weather features a mild decline in high-temperatures, reducing from a chilly 43.9°F (6.6°C) in November to a freezing cold 31.6°F (-0.2°C). An average temperature of 20.8°F (-6.2°C) is recorded during the nights in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In Wilkins, in December, it is raining for 6.1 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 139 rainfall days, and 28.9" (734mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Wilkins, during December, snow falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 44.5 snowfall days, and 18.07" (459mm) 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 7:12 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:39 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Wilkins, the average sunshine in December is 4h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. 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: In December, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In Wilkins, 31.6°F (-0.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 20.8°F (-6.2°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Wilkins, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 6.1 days. Throughout December, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Wilkins, in December, snow falls for 10.2 days, with typically accumulated 3.35" (85mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Wilkins have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 8min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:39 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Wilkins have in December?

In Wilkins, the average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Wilkins, IA

Average temperature in December - Wilkins, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.6°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 (25°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Wilkins, IA

Average pressure in December - Wilkins, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Wilkins, IA

Average wind speed in December - Wilkins, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Wilkins, IA

Average humidity in December - Wilkins, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Wilkins, IA

Average rainfall in December - Wilkins, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.18").

Average rainfall days in December
Wilkins, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Wilkins, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Wilkins, IA

Average snowfall in December - Wilkins, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.96").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Wilkins, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Wilkins, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Wilkins, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Wilkins, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Wilkins, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Wilkins, IA

Average UV index in December - Wilkins, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Wilkins, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Wilkins, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Wilkins, IA

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

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

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