December weather forecast
Lansing, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Lansing, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and an average low of 18.1°F (-7.7°C).

Temperature

Arrival of December comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a wintry 42.6°F (5.9°C) in November to a subzero cold 28.6°F (-1.9°C). In the month of December, the average low-temperature usually rests at a still freezing cold 18.1°F (-7.7°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.

Rainfall

In December, in Lansing, the rain falls for 5.2 days. Throughout December, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Lansing, Iowa, there are 144.7 rainfall days, and 30.94" (786mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 12.7 days. Throughout December, 4.92" (125mm) of snow is accumulated. In Lansing, Iowa, during the entire year, snow falls for 57.7 days and aggregates up to 24.88" (632mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Lansing, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of December, in Lansing, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:39 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Lansing, the average sunshine in December is 3.9h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Lansing?

The high-temperature, in December, in Lansing, records 28.6°F (-1.9°C), while the low-temperature is 18.1°F (-7.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Lansing?

In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.

How much does it rain in Lansing in December?

In Lansing, Iowa, in December, during 5.2 rainfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Lansing?

In Lansing, during December, snow falls for 12.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.92" (125mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lansing?

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

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

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Lansing?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, in Lansing, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:39 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Lansing?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Lansing?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Lansing?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Lansing is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Lansing, IA

Average temperature in December - Lansing, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 28.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Lansing, IA

Average pressure in December - Lansing, 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 (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Lansing, IA

Average wind speed in December - Lansing, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Lansing, IA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
Lansing, IA

Average rainfall in December - Lansing, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (5.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.1").

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Average rainfall days in December
Lansing, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Lansing, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Lansing, IA

Average snowfall in December - Lansing, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.92"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Lansing, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Lansing, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.8 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
Lansing, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lansing, 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: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Lansing, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Lansing, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Lansing, IA

Average UV index in December - Lansing, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Lansing, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Lansing, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in December
Lansing, IA

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

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

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