December weather forecast
Woolstock, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Woolstock, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30°F (-1.1°C) and 19°F (-7.2°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature drops in December, from November's chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C) to a subzero cold 30°F (-1.1°C). In December, the nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 19°F (-7.2°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In Woolstock, in December, during 4.8 rainfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 129.4 rainfall days, and 25.04" (636mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 10.3 days. Throughout December, 3.03" (77mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 44 snowfall days, and 17.44" (443mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:52 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, in Woolstock, the average high-temperature is 30°F (-1.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 19°F (-7.2°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Woolstock, in December, it is raining for 4.8 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Woolstock, in December, during 10.3 snowfall days, 3.03" (77mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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 Woolstock have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 7min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Woolstock?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:52 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Woolstock have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Woolstock, Iowa, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
Woolstock, IA

Average temperature in December - Woolstock, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 30°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Woolstock, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Woolstock, IA

Average wind speed in December - Woolstock, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Woolstock, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Woolstock, IA

Average rainfall in December - Woolstock, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").

Average rainfall days in December
Woolstock, IA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Woolstock, IA

Average snowfall in December - Woolstock, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.03"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Woolstock, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Woolstock, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Woolstock, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Woolstock, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Woolstock, IA

Average UV index in December - Woolstock, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Woolstock, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Woolstock, IA

Average visibility in December - Woolstock, 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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