December weather forecast
Donahue, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Donahue, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between max 34°F (1.1°C) and min 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

Temperature

As November transitions to December, the average high-temperature falls from a frosty 46.4°F (8°C) to an icy 34°F (1.1°C). Donahue, during December, witnesses an average low-temperature of 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Donahue, Iowa, during December, the rain falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation. In Donahue, during the entire year, the rain falls for 151.1 days and collects up to 31.14" (791mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Donahue, in December, during 8.6 snowfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Donahue, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.2 days and aggregates up to 16.54" (420mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:42 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 34°F (1.1°C) and 23.2°F (-4.9°C) respectively. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Donahue, in December, it is raining for 7 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Donahue, in December, during 8.6 snowfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Donahue have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 13min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Donahue, Iowa, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

What is the month 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Donahue, IA

Average temperature in December - Donahue, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 34°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.2°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 (15.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Donahue, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Donahue, IA

Average wind speed in December - Donahue, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Donahue, IA

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

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

Average rainfall in December
Donahue, IA

Average rainfall in December - Donahue, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.38").

Average rainfall days in December
Donahue, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Donahue, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Donahue, IA

Average snowfall in December - Donahue, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Donahue, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Donahue, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.6 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
Donahue, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Donahue, 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 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Donahue, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Donahue, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (17.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (8.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Donahue, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Donahue, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Donahue, 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).

Average visibility in December
Donahue, IA

Average visibility in December - Donahue, IA
  • 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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