December weather forecastLime Springs, IA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Lime Springs, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 17.4°F (-8.1°C) and 27.7°F (-2.4°C).Temperature
With December's arrival, Lime Springs's weather changes as the average high-temperature falls from a cold 41.4°F (5.2°C) in November to a subzero cold 27.7°F (-2.4°C). Lime Springs witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 17.4°F (-8.1°C) throughout December.Humidity
In Lime Springs, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.Rainfall
In December, in Lime Springs, the rain falls for 5.6 days. Throughout December, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 148.5 rainfall days, and 29.69" (754mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 12.5 days. Throughout December, 4.49" (114mm) of snow is accumulated. In Lime Springs, during the entire year, snow falls for 61.5 days and aggregates up to 25.43" (646mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Lime Springs, Iowa, the average sunshine in December is 3.9h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Lime Springs are February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 1 leads to the following instructions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Lime Springs, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 27.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 17.4°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°F).
Average pressure in December
Lime Springs, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Lime Springs, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Lime Springs, IA
- Average humidity in December: 87%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Lime Springs, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.61"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").
Average rainfall days in December
Lime Springs, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Lime Springs, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 4.49"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Lime Springs, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 12.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lime Springs, 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 54min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Lime Springs, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Lime Springs, 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 February, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Lime Springs, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 61
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Lime Springs, 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).
