December weather forecast
La Porte City, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in La Porte City, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 20.8°F (-6.2°C) and max 31.6°F (-0.2°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December signals a shift in temperature, down from a chilly 44.8°F (7.1°C) in November to a freezing cold 31.6°F (-0.2°C). La Porte City cools down to an average low-temperature of 20.8°F (-6.2°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 5.3 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In La Porte City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.9 days and collects up to 15.63" (397mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in La Porte City. In December, in La Porte City, it is snowing for 7 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in La Porte City, there are 31.8 snowfall days, and 6.69" (170mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in La Porte City, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 transforms into these recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in La Porte City?

The average high-temperature, in December, in La Porte City, is 31.6°F (-0.2°C), while the average low-temperature is 20.8°F (-6.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December in La Porte City?

In December, the average relative humidity in La Porte City, Iowa, is 82%.

How much does it rain in La Porte City in December?

In La Porte City, in December, it is raining for 5.3 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in La Porte City in December?

In La Porte City, Iowa, in December, during 7 snowfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in La Porte City?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in La Porte City?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in La Porte City?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, in La Porte City, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does La Porte City have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in La Porte City?

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

How high is the UV index in December in La Porte City?

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

Average temperature in December - La Porte City, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.6°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: 20.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
La Porte City, IA

Average pressure in December - La Porte City, 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
La Porte City, IA

Average wind speed in December - La Porte City, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

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Average humidity in December
La Porte City, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
La Porte City, IA

Average rainfall in December - La Porte City, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.43").

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Average rainfall days in December
La Porte City, IA

Average rainfall days in December - La Porte City, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (3.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
La Porte City, IA

Average snowfall in December - La Porte City, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.91"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
La Porte City, IA

Average snowfall days in December - La Porte City, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 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
La Porte City, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - La Porte City, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
La Porte City, IA

Average sunshine days in December - La Porte City, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
La Porte City, IA

Average UV index in December - La Porte City, 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
La Porte City, IA

Average cloud cover in December - La Porte City, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
La Porte City, IA

Average visibility in December - La Porte City, IA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).

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