December weather forecastHamburg, IA
December
Weather in December
December brings the winter chill in full force to Hamburg, Iowa. With temperatures almost as low as in January, the month provides residents a real taste of winter. Coupled with an increased amount of precipitation, much of which falls as snow of around 1.14" (29mm), the city transforms into a winter wonderland. Despite the cold and snow, the warm glow of holiday decorations makes this month a cheerful one. December wraps up the year, leaving the residents of Hamburg anticipating the new weather cycle that the next year will bring.Temperature
During Hamburg's transition into December, the average high-temperature lessens, moving from a chilly 49.8°F (9.9°C) in November to a cold 36.5°F (2.5°C). During the month of December, Hamburg's nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 23.5°F (-4.7°C).Humidity
In Hamburg, Iowa, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.Rainfall
In Hamburg, Iowa, in December, it is raining for 5.6 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Hamburg, during the entire year, the rain falls for 125.7 days and collects up to 26.73" (679mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Hamburg, in December, snow falls for 5.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.14" (29mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 27 snowfall days, and 10.35" (263mm) 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 7:27 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 5.2h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Hamburg, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 23.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Hamburg, IA
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Hamburg, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Hamburg, IA
- Average humidity in December: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).
Average rainfall in December
Hamburg, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.46"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").
Average rainfall days in December
Hamburg, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Hamburg, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 1.14"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Hamburg, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 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
Hamburg, IA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 18min
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 12min
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 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Hamburg, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Hamburg, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Hamburg, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in December
Hamburg, 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).
