December weather forecast
La Motte, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in La Motte, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and min 21.2°F (-6°C).

Temperature

During the transition into December, La Motte observes a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C) in November to a subzero cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C). During the month of December, an average low-temperature of 21.2°F (-6°C) is recorded in La Motte.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in La Motte is 82%.

Rainfall

In La Motte, during December, the rain falls for 7.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation. In La Motte, during the entire year, the rain falls for 140.9 days and collects up to 28.11" (714mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 9.3 days. Throughout December, 3.03" (77mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in La Motte, there are 46.4 snowfall days, and 17.64" (448mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in La Motte, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in La Motte in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in La Motte, Iowa, are 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and 21.2°F (-6°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in La Motte?

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How much does it rain in La Motte in December?

In La Motte, Iowa, in December, during 7.2 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in La Motte in December?

In December, in La Motte, it is snowing for 9.3 days. Throughout December, 3.03" (77mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in La Motte?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in La Motte?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in La Motte?

On the first day of December in La Motte, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in La Motte?

The average sunshine duration in December in La Motte, Iowa, is 4.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in La Motte?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in La Motte?

In La Motte, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
La Motte, IA

Average temperature in December - La Motte, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
La Motte, IA

Average pressure in December - La Motte, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
La Motte, IA

Average wind speed in December - La Motte, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
La Motte, IA

Average humidity in December - La Motte, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
La Motte, IA

Average rainfall in December - La Motte, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.18").

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Average rainfall days in December
La Motte, IA

Average rainfall days in December - La Motte, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
La Motte, IA

Average snowfall in December - La Motte, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.03"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.08").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
La Motte, IA

Average snowfall days in December - La Motte, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
La Motte, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - La Motte, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
La Motte, IA

Average sunshine days in December - La Motte, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
La Motte, IA

Average UV index in December - La Motte, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
La Motte, IA

Average cloud cover in December - La Motte, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

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
La Motte, IA

Average visibility in December - La Motte, 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).

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