December weather forecast
Lone Tree, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Lone Tree, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34°F (1.1°C) and 23°F (-5°C).

Temperature

Welcoming December, Lone Tree observes a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's chilly 46.4°F (8°C) to a wintry 34°F (1.1°C). Lone Tree anticipates an average minimum temperature of 23°F (-5°C) in the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Lone Tree, in December, it is raining for 3.8 days, with typically 0.31" (8mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Lone Tree, during the entire year, the rain falls for 92.5 days and collects up to 7.68" (195mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Lone Tree are January through April, October through December. In Lone Tree, during December, snow falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In Lone Tree, during the entire year, snow falls for 22.5 days and aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Lone Tree, Iowa, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Lone Tree, the average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests these recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Lone Tree?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 34°F (1.1°C) and 23°F (-5°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Lone Tree?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in Lone Tree in December?

In Lone Tree, in December, it is raining for 3.8 days, with typically 0.31" (8mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Lone Tree?

In Lone Tree, Iowa, during December, snow falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lone Tree?

December has the shortest days of the year in Lone Tree, Iowa, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Lone Tree?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 14min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Lone Tree?

On the first day of December in Lone Tree, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Lone Tree?

In Lone Tree, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Lone Tree?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Lone Tree, Iowa.

How high is the UV index in December in Lone Tree?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Lone Tree, Iowa, is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Lone Tree, IA

Average temperature in December - Lone Tree, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 34°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Lone Tree, IA

Average pressure in December - Lone Tree, 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 (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Lone Tree, IA

Average wind speed in December - Lone Tree, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Lone Tree, IA

Average humidity in December - Lone Tree, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Lone Tree, IA

Average rainfall in December - Lone Tree, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.28").

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Average rainfall days in December
Lone Tree, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Lone Tree, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Lone Tree, IA

Average snowfall in December - Lone Tree, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.1").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Lone Tree, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Lone Tree, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lone Tree, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lone Tree, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Lone Tree, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Lone Tree, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Lone Tree, IA

Average UV index in December - Lone Tree, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Lone Tree, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Lone Tree, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Lone Tree, IA

Average visibility in December - Lone Tree, IA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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