December weather forecast
Clarinda, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Clarinda, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between max 35.2°F (1.8°C) and min 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

Temperature

The onset of December introduces a moderate change in Clarinda's weather, with average high-temperatures falling from November's frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C) to a wintry 35.2°F (1.8°C). Nighttime temperature experiences an average drop to a subzero cold 22.8°F (-5.1°C) in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Clarinda, in December, during 4.3 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 114.9 rainfall days, and 18.39" (467mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Clarinda, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is accumulated. In Clarinda, during the entire year, snow falls for 25.2 days and aggregates up to 7.4" (188mm) of snow.

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 7:25 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Clarinda, the average sunshine in December is 5h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Clarinda in December?

December temperatures in Clarinda vary between a high-temperature of 35.2°F (1.8°C) and a low-temperature of 22.8°F (-5.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Clarinda?

In December, the average relative humidity in Clarinda is 78%.

How much does it rain in Clarinda in December?

In Clarinda, in December, it is raining for 4.3 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Clarinda?

In Clarinda, in December, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.91" (23mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Clarinda?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December in Clarinda?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Clarinda?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Clarinda have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Clarinda, Iowa, is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Clarinda?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Clarinda?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Clarinda, IA

Average temperature in December - Clarinda, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Clarinda, IA

Average pressure in December - Clarinda, 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
Clarinda, IA

Average wind speed in December - Clarinda, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Clarinda, IA

Average humidity in December - Clarinda, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

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Average rainfall in December
Clarinda, IA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.43").

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Average rainfall days in December
Clarinda, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Clarinda, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Clarinda, IA

Average snowfall in December - Clarinda, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.91"

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

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Average snowfall days in December
Clarinda, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Clarinda, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 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
Clarinda, IA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Clarinda, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Clarinda, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Clarinda, IA

Average UV index in December - Clarinda, 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
Clarinda, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Clarinda, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in December
Clarinda, IA

Average visibility in December - Clarinda, 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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