December weather forecast
Carson, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Carson, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 33.8°F (1°C) and 21.7°F (-5.7°C).

Temperature

December's arrival coincides with a drop in the average high-temperature, decreasing from November's frosty 47.3°F (8.5°C) to an icy 33.8°F (1°C). In Carson, December nights witness a steady temperature drop to a subzero cold 21.7°F (-5.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Carson, Iowa, is 79%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 4 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Carson, there are 105.3 rainfall days, and 12.24" (311mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Carson are January through May, October through December. In December, in Carson, it is snowing for 5.4 days. Throughout December, 0.87" (22mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 28.6 snowfall days, and 5" (127mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of December, in Carson, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Carson, Iowa, is 4.9h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Carson. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Carson in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Carson, is 33.8°F (1°C) and the average low-temperature is 21.7°F (-5.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Carson?

In Carson, Iowa, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How much does it rain in Carson in December?

In Carson, during December, the rain falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Carson in December?

In Carson, in December, snow falls for 5.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.87" (22mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Carson?

The month with the shortest days in Carson, Iowa, is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Carson have in December?

In December, the average day length in Carson is 9h and 16min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Carson?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, in Carson, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Carson?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Carson?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Carson, Iowa.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Carson?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Carson, IA

Average temperature in December - Carson, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.8°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 (28.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Carson, IA

Average pressure in December - Carson, 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 (29.87"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Carson, IA

Average wind speed in December - Carson, 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 July (7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Carson, IA

Average humidity in December - Carson, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

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Average rainfall in December
Carson, IA

Average rainfall in December - Carson, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in December
Carson, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Carson, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Carson, IA

Average snowfall in December - Carson, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Carson, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Carson, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Carson, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Carson, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Carson, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Carson, IA

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

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Carson, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Carson, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in December
Carson, IA

Average visibility in December - Carson, 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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