December weather forecast
Hinton, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Hinton, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and min 17.8°F (-7.9°C).

Temperature

As December sets, the average high-temperature displays a significant decrease, moving down from a chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C) in November to a freezing cold 29.3°F (-1.5°C). December in Hinton sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 17.8°F (-7.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In Hinton, in December, it is raining for 2.6 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 112 rainfall days, and 15.71" (399mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Hinton, in December, snow falls for 7.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.3" (33mm) of snow. In Hinton, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.7 days and aggregates up to 7.52" (191mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Hinton, Iowa, is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Hinton, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Hinton, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Hinton, in December, the average high-temperature is 29.3°F (-1.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 17.8°F (-7.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Hinton, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Hinton, in December, it is raining for 2.6 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Hinton, during December, snow falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Hinton have in December?

In Hinton, the average day length in December is 9h and 7min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Hinton have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Hinton is 4.7h.

What is the month 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 in Hinton.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average temperature in December
Hinton, IA

Average temperature in December - Hinton, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 17.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Hinton, IA

Average pressure in December - Hinton, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Hinton, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Hinton, IA

Average humidity in December - Hinton, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

Average rainfall in December
Hinton, IA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Hinton, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Hinton, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.5 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hinton, IA

Average snowfall in December - Hinton, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hinton, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Hinton, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hinton, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hinton, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Hinton, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Hinton, IA

Average UV index in December - Hinton, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Hinton, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Hinton, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Hinton, IA

Average visibility in December - Hinton, 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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