December weather forecastHorton, IA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Horton, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between 30.2°F (-1°C) and 19.8°F (-6.8°C).Temperature
The commencement of December indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C) to a subzero cold 30.2°F (-1°C). During the nights in December, the temperature averages to a still freezing cold 19.8°F (-6.8°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.Rainfall
In Horton, in December, it is raining for 5.7 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Horton, Iowa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138.7 days and collects up to 28.78" (731mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Horton, in December, during 9.5 snowfall days, 3.39" (86mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 43.6 snowfall days, and 19.25" (489mm) 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 7:21 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.3h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following 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's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Horton, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 30.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 19.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Horton, 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 (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Horton, 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 (7mph).
Average humidity in December
Horton, IA
- Average humidity in December: 83%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Horton, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.54"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.02").
Average rainfall days in December
Horton, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Horton, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 3.39"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.08").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Horton, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 9.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Horton, IA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 6min
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 18min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Horton, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Horton, IA
- Average UV index in December: 1
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Horton, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 57
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Horton, IA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, July and August (5mi).
