December weather forecast
Lawton, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lawton, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 19.2°F (-7.1°C) and max 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Temperature

As Lawton welcomes December, there is a noticeable shift in the average high-temperature, dropping from November's frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) to a freezing cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C). Throughout the month of December, Lawton witnesses an average temperature of 19.2°F (-7.1°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Lawton, in December, it is raining for 2.5 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Lawton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 105.4 days and collects up to 15.83" (402mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Lawton. In Lawton, during December, snow falls for 6.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Lawton, there are 32 snowfall days, and 8.82" (224mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Lawton, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of December, in Lawton, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Lawton?

December temperatures in Lawton, Iowa, vary between a high-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and a low-temperature of 19.2°F (-7.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Lawton?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Lawton?

In Lawton, in December, during 2.5 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Lawton?

In Lawton, in December, snow falls for 6.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.38" (35mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lawton?

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

How many hours of daylight does Lawton have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 8min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Lawton?

On the first day of December in Lawton, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Lawton have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Lawton, Iowa, is 4.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Lawton?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Lawton is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Lawton, IA

Average temperature in December - Lawton, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.6°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 (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Lawton, IA

Average pressure in December - Lawton, 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
Lawton, IA

Average wind speed in December - Lawton, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Lawton, IA

Average humidity in December - Lawton, 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 (66%).

Average rainfall in December
Lawton, IA

Average rainfall in December - Lawton, 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 (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
Lawton, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Lawton, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lawton, IA

Average snowfall in December - Lawton, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lawton, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Lawton, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.9 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
Lawton, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lawton, 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 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
Lawton, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Lawton, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Lawton, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Lawton, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Lawton, IA

Average visibility in December - Lawton, 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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