December weather forecast
Stanwood, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Stanwood, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 33.3°F (0.7°C) and an average low of 23°F (-5°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a frosty 46°F (7.8°C) to a wintry 33.3°F (0.7°C). In Stanwood, the December nights cool down to an average low of 23°F (-5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Stanwood, Iowa, in December, during 7.2 rainfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Stanwood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.6 days and collects up to 30.04" (763mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Stanwood, Iowa. In December, in Stanwood, Iowa, it is snowing for 7.7 days. Throughout December, 2.36" (60mm) of snow is accumulated. In Stanwood, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.9 days and aggregates up to 16.81" (427mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Stanwood is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of December, in Stanwood, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 1 during December leads to these advisories:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Stanwood?

The high-temperature in Stanwood, Iowa, during December is 33.3°F (0.7°C) and the low-temperature is 23°F (-5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Stanwood?

In December, the average relative humidity in Stanwood, Iowa, is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Stanwood?

In Stanwood, Iowa, in December, during 7.2 rainfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Stanwood?

In Stanwood, Iowa, during December, snow falls for 7.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Stanwood?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Stanwood?

In December, the average day length in Stanwood is 9h and 11min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Stanwood?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Stanwood?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Stanwood?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Stanwood?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Stanwood, Iowa, is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Stanwood, IA

Average temperature in December - Stanwood, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.3°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 (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Stanwood, IA

Average pressure in December - Stanwood, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Stanwood, IA

Average wind speed in December - Stanwood, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Stanwood, IA

Average humidity in December - Stanwood, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Stanwood, IA

Average rainfall in December - Stanwood, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.26").

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Average rainfall days in December
Stanwood, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Stanwood, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Stanwood, IA

Average snowfall in December - Stanwood, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.36"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.24").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Stanwood, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Stanwood, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Stanwood, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Stanwood, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Stanwood, IA

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

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Stanwood, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Stanwood, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Stanwood, IA

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

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

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