December weather forecastHopkinton, IA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Hopkinton, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 21.4°F (-5.9°C) and 31.8°F (-0.1°C).Temperature
The onset of December is marked by a decrease in temperature, transitioning from a frosty 44.6°F (7°C) in November to a subzero cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C). In December, Hopkinton records an average nighttime temperature of 21.4°F (-5.9°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 82%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 7.7 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Hopkinton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.5 days and collects up to 28.27" (718mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 9.4 days. Throughout December, 3.07" (78mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 43.2 snowfall days, and 17.17" (436mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Hopkinton, the average sunshine in December is 4.2h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In December, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Hopkinton, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 31.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 21.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Hopkinton, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Hopkinton, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Hopkinton, IA
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Hopkinton, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.42"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.25").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.26").
Average rainfall days in December
Hopkinton, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Hopkinton, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 3.07"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Hopkinton, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 9.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.1 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
Hopkinton, IA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 12min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Hopkinton, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Hopkinton, IA
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Hopkinton, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 57
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Hopkinton, IA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and July (5mi).
