December weather forecast
Durant, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Durant, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 34°F (1.1°C) and 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a temperature reduction, down from November's chilly 46.4°F (8°C) to a cold 34°F (1.1°C). Durant records a mean low-temperature of 23.2°F (-4.9°C) in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Durant, in December, it is raining for 7.2 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Durant, during the entire year, the rain falls for 136.9 days and collects up to 27.95" (710mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Durant are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 6.8 days. Throughout December, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Durant, there are 35.1 snowfall days, and 12.8" (325mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Durant, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Durant, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Durant are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Durant in December?

The high-temperature in Durant, Iowa, during December is 34°F (1.1°C) and the low-temperature is 23.2°F (-4.9°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Durant?

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

How much does it rain in Durant in December?

In Durant, during December, the rain falls for 7.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Durant?

In Durant, Iowa, during December, snow falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Durant?

December has the shortest days of the year in Durant, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Durant have in December?

The average day length in December in Durant is 9h and 13min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Durant?

On the first day of December in Durant, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Durant have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Durant, Iowa, is 4.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Durant?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Durant?

In Durant, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Durant, IA

Average temperature in December - Durant, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 34°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Durant, IA

Average pressure in December - Durant, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Durant, IA

Average wind speed in December - Durant, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Durant, IA

Average humidity in December - Durant, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Durant, IA

Average rainfall in December - Durant, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.1").

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Average rainfall days in December
Durant, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Durant, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Durant, IA

Average snowfall in December - Durant, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Durant, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Durant, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Durant, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Durant, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (11.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Durant, IA

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

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Durant, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Durant, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Durant, IA

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

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

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