December weather forecastLewis, IA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Lewis, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between max 33.4°F (0.8°C) and min 21°F (-6.1°C).Temperature
December's onset corresponds with a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 47.1°F (8.4°C) in November to a wintry 33.4°F (0.8°C). Lewis, in December, experiences an average temperature of 21°F (-6.1°C) at night.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 79%.Rainfall
In Lewis, Iowa, in December, it is raining for 4.4 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 118.7 rainfall days, and 20.79" (528mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Lewis, in December, during 6.4 snowfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Lewis, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.3 days and aggregates up to 9.41" (239mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December in Lewis, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.UV index
January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Average temperature in December
Lewis, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 33.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 21°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Lewis, IA
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"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).
Average wind speed in December
Lewis, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Lewis, IA
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).
Average rainfall in December
Lewis, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 0.94"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").
Average rainfall days in December
Lewis, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Lewis, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 1.81"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Lewis, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lewis, IA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Lewis, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 21.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Lewis, IA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Lewis, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Lewis, IA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
