December weather forecast
Hornick, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Hornick, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 20.3°F (-6.5°C) and max 32.2°F (0.1°C).

Temperature

The changeover to December signals a significant decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C) in November to a cold 32.2°F (0.1°C). December is noted for a mean low-temperature of 20.3°F (-6.5°C).

Humidity

In Hornick, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Hornick, in December, it is raining for 3.5 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Hornick, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.6 days and collects up to 21.89" (556mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 7 days. Throughout December, 2.13" (54mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Hornick, there are 32.9 snowfall days, and 11.69" (297mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Hornick is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

UV index

February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Hornick?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Hornick, Iowa, are 32.2°F (0.1°C) and 20.3°F (-6.5°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Hornick?

In December, the average relative humidity in Hornick, Iowa, is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December in Hornick?

In Hornick, in December, it is raining for 3.5 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Hornick?

In December, in Hornick, it is snowing for 7 days. Throughout December, 2.13" (54mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hornick?

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

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

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Hornick?

On the first day of December in Hornick, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Hornick have in December?

In Hornick, Iowa, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Hornick?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Hornick?

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

Average temperature in December - Hornick, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.2°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 (28°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Hornick, IA

Average pressure in December - Hornick, 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 (29.86"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Hornick, IA

Average wind speed in December - Hornick, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Hornick, IA

Average humidity in December - Hornick, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (66%).

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Average rainfall in December
Hornick, IA

Average rainfall in December - Hornick, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in December
Hornick, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Hornick, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Hornick, IA

Average snowfall in December - Hornick, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Hornick, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Hornick, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.9 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
Hornick, IA

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

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

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

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Average sunshine days in December
Hornick, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Hornick, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12 days).

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Average UV index in December
Hornick, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Hornick, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Hornick, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in December
Hornick, IA

Average visibility in December - Hornick, 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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