December weather forecast
Lakeside, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Lakeside, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and an average low of 19.2°F (-7.1°C).

Temperature

Lakeside witnesses a significant decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C) to a subzero cold 29.3°F (-1.5°C). In Lakeside, the average low-temperature during the month of December is 19.2°F (-7.1°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Lakeside, in December, it is raining for 5.1 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 135.1 rainfall days, and 26.73" (679mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Lakeside are January through May, October through December. In Lakeside, during December, snow falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 50 snowfall days, and 20.04" (509mm) 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 in Lakeside, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Lakeside is 4.7h.

UV index

In Lakeside, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Lakeside in December?

In Lakeside, in December, the average high-temperature is 29.3°F (-1.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 19.2°F (-7.1°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Lakeside?

In December, the average relative humidity in Lakeside, Iowa, is 82%.

How much does it rain in Lakeside in December?

In Lakeside, Iowa, in December, during 5.1 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Lakeside in December?

In Lakeside, Iowa, in December, during 11.3 snowfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lakeside?

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

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

In Lakeside, the average day length in December is 9h and 7min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Lakeside?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Lakeside?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Lakeside?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Lakeside is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Lakeside, IA

Average temperature in December - Lakeside, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Lakeside, IA

Average pressure in December - Lakeside, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Lakeside, IA

Average wind speed in December - Lakeside, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Lakeside, IA

Average humidity in December - Lakeside, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (68%).

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Average rainfall in December
Lakeside, IA

Average rainfall in December - Lakeside, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").

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Average rainfall days in December
Lakeside, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Lakeside, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Lakeside, IA

Average snowfall in December - Lakeside, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.76"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.79").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Lakeside, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Lakeside, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.6 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
Lakeside, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lakeside, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Lakeside, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Lakeside, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Lakeside, IA

Average UV index in December - Lakeside, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Lakeside, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Lakeside, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Lakeside, IA

Average visibility in December - Lakeside, IA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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