Rock Rapids Weather in December

What's the weather like in Rock Rapids (Iowa) in December 2024?

The climate in Rock Rapids during December can be summarized as cold and dry.

December is in the winter in Rock Rapids and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (28°F), whilst at night -13°C (8°F) is normal.

Rock Rapids weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -2°C 28.4°F
Nightly temperature -13.4°C 7.9°F
Average temperature -7.7°C 18.1°F
Daily sunshine 4.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 20 mm 0.8 ins
Rainy days 7 days
Sea temperature 9°C 48.2°F
Humidity 76%
Windspeed 18.7kph 12 mph

On average December is the 3rd driest month of the year in Rock Rapids with around 20mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Rock Rapids

Rock Rapids average temperature in December

December rainfall

Rock Rapids average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Rock Rapids average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Rock Rapids in December 2024.

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Rock Rapids weather stats

Rock Rapids weather statistics
Hottest month: July 29.9°C 85.8°F
Driest month: January 12mm 0.5ins
Sunniest month: July 11.8hrs
Coldest month: January -4.5°C 23.9°F
Wettest month: June 104mm 4.1ins
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