December weather forecast
Wolf, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Wolf, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21°F (-6.1°C) and an average high of 32°F (0°C).

Temperature

Wolf's transition into December involves a shift in temperature, receding from a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to a wintry 32°F (0°C). An average low-temperature of 21°F (-6.1°C) is recorded in the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Wolf, in December, it is raining for 4.8 days, with typically 1.3" (33mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Wolf, during the entire year, the rain falls for 126.1 days and collects up to 26.85" (682mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Wolf, in December, snow falls for 8 days, with typically accumulated 2.32" (59mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 37.8 snowfall days, and 15.39" (391mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:54 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jul 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Wolf, is 32°F (0°C) and the average low-temperature is 21°F (-6.1°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°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 4.8 days. Throughout December, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Wolf, in December, during 8 snowfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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 Wolf have in December?

In Wolf, the average day length in December is 9h and 10min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:54 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

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

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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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
Wolf, IA

Average temperature in December - Wolf, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 32°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Wolf, IA

Average pressure in December - Wolf, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Wolf, IA

Average wind speed in December - Wolf, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7mph).

Average humidity in December
Wolf, IA

Average humidity in December - Wolf, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Wolf, IA

Average rainfall in December - Wolf, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").

Average rainfall days in December
Wolf, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Wolf, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Wolf, IA

Average snowfall in December - Wolf, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.32"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Wolf, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Wolf, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Wolf, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Wolf, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Wolf, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Wolf, IA

Average UV index in December - Wolf, 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
Wolf, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Wolf, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Wolf, IA

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

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

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