December weather forecast
Durango, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Durango, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and 20.8°F (-6.2°C).

Temperature

Transition into December marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C) in November to a subzero cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C). Durango encounters a steady low-temperature average of 20.8°F (-6.2°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Durango, in December, during 6.5 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Durango, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139.8 days and collects up to 24.88" (632mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Durango, in December, during 11.3 snowfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 52.2 snowfall days, and 16.14" (410mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Durango, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.1h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Durango. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Durango?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Durango, Iowa, during December are 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and 20.8°F (-6.2°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Durango?

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

How much does it rain in Durango in December?

In Durango, Iowa, during December, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Durango?

In Durango, Iowa, during December, snow falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Durango?

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

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

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Durango?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, in Durango, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Durango?

In Durango, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Durango?

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Durango, Iowa.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Durango?

In Durango, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Durango, IA

Average temperature in December - Durango, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12°F).

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Average pressure in December
Durango, IA

Average pressure in December - Durango, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Durango, IA

Average wind speed in December - Durango, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Durango, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
Durango, IA

Average rainfall in December - Durango, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.5").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.02").

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Average rainfall days in December
Durango, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Durango, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Durango, IA

Average snowfall in December - Durango, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Durango, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Durango, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.7 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
Durango, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Durango, 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 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Durango, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Durango, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Durango, IA

Average UV index in December - Durango, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Durango, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Durango, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Durango, IA

Average visibility in December - Durango, IA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and July (5mi).

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