December weather forecast
Lakota, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lakota, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 16.3°F (-8.7°C) and max 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Temperature

As Lakota transitions into December, a marked decrease in the average high-temperature is observed, dropping from a cold 42.3°F (5.7°C) in November to a freezing cold 27.3°F (-2.6°C). During the nights in December, Lakota experiences a consistent average temperature of 16.3°F (-8.7°C).

Humidity

In Lakota, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In Lakota, in December, during 4.9 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Lakota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 126.1 days and collects up to 23.23" (590mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Lakota, in December, during 13.5 snowfall days, 3.62" (92mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 57.1 snowfall days, and 21.89" (556mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Lakota, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Lakota is 4.1h.

UV index

In Lakota, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Lakota in December?

Lakota in December has an average high-temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 16.3°F (-8.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Lakota?

The average relative humidity in December in Lakota is 86%.

How much does it rain in Lakota in December?

In Lakota, in December, during 4.9 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Lakota?

In Lakota, Iowa, during December, snow falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lakota?

December has the shortest days of the year in Lakota, Iowa, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Lakota have in December?

In Lakota, the average day length in December is 9h and 2min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Lakota?

On the first day of December in Lakota, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Lakota have in December?

In Lakota, Iowa, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Lakota?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Lakota, Iowa, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Lakota, IA

Average temperature in December - Lakota, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 27.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Lakota, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Lakota, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Lakota, IA

Average humidity in December - Lakota, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

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Average rainfall in December
Lakota, IA

Average rainfall in December - Lakota, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.83").

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Average rainfall days in December
Lakota, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Lakota, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Lakota, IA

Average snowfall in December - Lakota, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.62"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.51").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Lakota, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Lakota, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.9 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
Lakota, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lakota, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Lakota, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Lakota, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Lakota, IA

Average UV index in December - Lakota, 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, February and November (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Lakota, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Lakota, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Lakota, IA

Average visibility in December - Lakota, IA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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