December weather forecast
Horton, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Horton, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between 19.8°F (-6.8°C) and 30.2°F (-1°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature drops in December, from November's chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C) to a subzero cold 30.2°F (-1°C). Horton's temperature drops to an average low of 19.8°F (-6.8°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

In Horton, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In Horton, in December, it is raining for 5.7 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Horton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138.7 days and collects up to 28.78" (731mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Horton are January through May, October through December. 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Horton. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 1 turns into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Horton in December?

Horton in December has an average high-temperature of 30.2°F (-1°C) and an average low-temperature of 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Horton?

In December, the average relative humidity in Horton is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December in Horton?

In Horton, Iowa, during December, the rain falls for 5.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Horton?

In Horton, in December, during 9.5 snowfall days, 3.39" (86mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Horton?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Horton.

How many hours of daylight does Horton have in December?

The average day length in December in Horton, Iowa, is 9h and 5min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Horton?

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.

How many hours of sunshine does Horton have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Horton is 4.3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Horton?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Horton?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Horton, Iowa, is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Horton, IA

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).

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Average pressure in December
Horton, IA

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).

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Average wind speed in December
Horton, IA

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).

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Average humidity in December
Horton, IA

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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Horton, IA

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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Horton, IA

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).

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Average snowfall in December
Horton, IA

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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Horton, IA

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).

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

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

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 2min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Horton, IA

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).

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Average UV index in December
Horton, IA

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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Horton, IA

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).

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Average visibility in December
Horton, IA

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).

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