December weather forecast
Iola, KS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Iola, Kansas, with an average temperature ranging between min 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and max 43.9°F (6.6°C).

Temperature

Transition into December marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) in November to a frosty 43.9°F (6.6°C). Throughout December nights, Iola experiences a consistent temperature average of 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

Humidity

In Iola, the average relative humidity in December is 72%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 5.8 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 131.5 rainfall days, and 28.54" (725mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, May, October through December. In Iola, in December, snow falls for 2.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.63" (16mm) of snow. In Iola, during the entire year, snow falls for 12.7 days and aggregates up to 4.72" (120mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Iola is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Iola, the average sunshine in December is 5.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Iola are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Iola, is 43.9°F (6.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 29.5°F (-1.4°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 calculated to be 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Iola, the average relative humidity in December is 72%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, in Iola, the rain falls for 5.8 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Iola, during December, snow falls for 2.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Iola have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 35min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Iola, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Iola, KS

Average temperature in December - Iola, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Iola, KS

Average pressure in December - Iola, KS
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Iola, KS

Average wind speed in December - Iola, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Iola, KS

Average humidity in December - Iola, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Iola, KS

Average rainfall in December - Iola, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").

Average rainfall days in December
Iola, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Iola, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Iola, KS

Average snowfall in December - Iola, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Iola, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Iola, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Iola, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Iola, KS
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Iola, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Iola, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Iola, KS

Average UV index in December - Iola, KS
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Iola, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Iola, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
Iola, KS

Average visibility in December - Iola, KS
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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