December weather forecast
Van Meter, OH

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Van Meter, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 30.9°F (-0.6°C) and an average high of 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from November's cool 51.8°F (11°C) to a wintry 41.9°F (5.5°C). Van Meter, in December, observes a steady average low-temperature of 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Van Meter, in December, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Van Meter, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.5 days and collects up to 24.65" (626mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Van Meter, in December, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.38" (35mm) of snow. In Van Meter, during the entire year, snow falls for 24.9 days and aggregates up to 7.87" (200mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:19 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jun 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

During December, Van Meter experiences an average high-temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C) and a low-temperature of 30.9°F (-0.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Van Meter, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.2 days. Throughout December, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Van Meter, in December, during 4.5 snowfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Van Meter have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 29min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:19 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Van Meter have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading 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 Sun's UV rays.
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Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Van Meter, OH

Average temperature in December - Van Meter, OH
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Van Meter, OH

Average pressure in December - Van Meter, OH
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Van Meter, OH

Average wind speed in December - Van Meter, OH
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Van Meter, OH

Average humidity in December - Van Meter, OH
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, August, September, October and November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Van Meter, OH

Average rainfall in December - Van Meter, OH
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").

Average rainfall days in December
Van Meter, OH

Average rainfall days in December - Van Meter, OH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Van Meter, OH

Average snowfall in December - Van Meter, OH
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Van Meter, OH

Average snowfall days in December - Van Meter, OH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Van Meter, OH

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Van Meter, OH
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Van Meter, OH

Average sunshine days in December - Van Meter, OH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Van Meter, OH

Average UV index in December - Van Meter, OH
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Van Meter, OH

Average cloud cover in December - Van Meter, OH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Van Meter, OH

Average visibility in December - Van Meter, OH
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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