December weather forecast
Lost Nation, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Lost Nation, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.3°F (-5.4°C) and 32.7°F (0.4°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December corresponds with a decrease in the average high-temperature, down to a wintry 32.7°F (0.4°C) from a frosty 45°F (7.2°C). Throughout December, Lost Nation witnesses a nighttime temperature average of 22.3°F (-5.4°C).

Humidity

In Lost Nation, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Lost Nation, in December, during 6.9 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Lost Nation, there are 143.3 rainfall days, and 29.76" (756mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Lost Nation, in December, snow falls for 8.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.6" (66mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Lost Nation, there are 40.2 snowfall days, and 17.48" (444mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of December, in Lost Nation, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Lost Nation, the average sunshine in December is 4.2h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 1 during December leads to these advisories:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Lost Nation?

In Lost Nation, 32.7°F (0.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 22.3°F (-5.4°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December in Lost Nation?

The average relative humidity in December in Lost Nation is 82%.

How much does it rain in Lost Nation in December?

In December, in Lost Nation, the rain falls for 6.9 days. Throughout December, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Lost Nation?

In Lost Nation, Iowa, in December, snow falls for 8.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.6" (66mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lost Nation?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Lost Nation.

What is the average length of the day in December in Lost Nation?

In Lost Nation, Iowa, the average day length in December is 9h and 11min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Lost Nation?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, in Lost Nation, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Lost Nation have in December?

In Lost Nation, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Lost Nation?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Lost Nation?

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

Average temperature in December - Lost Nation, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.7°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 (25.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Lost Nation, IA

Average pressure in December - Lost Nation, 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 (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Lost Nation, IA

Average wind speed in December - Lost Nation, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Lost Nation, IA

Average humidity in December - Lost Nation, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Lost Nation, IA

Average rainfall in December - Lost Nation, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.34").

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Average rainfall days in December
Lost Nation, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Lost Nation, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Lost Nation, IA

Average snowfall in December - Lost Nation, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Lost Nation, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Lost Nation, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11 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
Lost Nation, IA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Lost Nation, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Lost Nation, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Lost Nation, IA

Average UV index in December - Lost Nation, 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 and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Lost Nation, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Lost Nation, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Lost Nation, IA

Average visibility in December - Lost Nation, IA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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