December weather forecast
Amana, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Amana, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and an average high of 33.1°F (0.6°C).

Temperature

December's onset brings a reduction in the average high-temperature, from a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to an icy 33.1°F (0.6°C). Amana sees an average low-temperature of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) during December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 5.9 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Amana, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.7 days and collects up to 18.31" (465mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Amana, in December, during 8.2 snowfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 36.1 snowfall days, and 8.43" (214mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 1 transforms into the following advice:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In Amana, in December, the average high-temperature is 33.1°F (0.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 22.5°F (-5.3°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How much does it rain in Amana in December?

In Amana, in December, during 5.9 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Amana, during December, snow falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 12min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Amana have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Amana, IA

Average temperature in December - Amana, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.5°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 (14.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Amana, IA

Average pressure in December - Amana, 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).

Average wind speed in December
Amana, IA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in December
Amana, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Amana, IA

Average rainfall in December - Amana, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Amana, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Amana, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Amana, IA

Average snowfall in December - Amana, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Amana, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Amana, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.2 days

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

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Amana, 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 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Amana, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Amana, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Amana, IA

Average UV index in December - Amana, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Amana, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Amana, IA

Average visibility in December - Amana, 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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