December weather forecastLowden, IA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Lowden, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23°F (-5°C) and 33.3°F (0.7°C).Temperature
The transition into December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 46°F (7.8°C) in November to an icy 33.3°F (0.7°C). During December, Lowden sees a mean low-temperature of 23°F (-5°C).Humidity
In Lowden, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.Rainfall
In Lowden, during December, the rain falls for 7.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation. In Lowden, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.6 days and collects up to 30.04" (763mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Lowden, during December, snow falls for 7.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 37.9 snowfall days, and 16.81" (427mm) 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 December in Lowden, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.4h.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 low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A typical high UV index of 1 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Lowden, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 33.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°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 (14.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Lowden, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Lowden, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Lowden, IA
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Lowden, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.42"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.26").
Average rainfall days in December
Lowden, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Lowden, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 2.36"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.24").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Lowden, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lowden, IA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min
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 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Lowden, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Lowden, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Lowden, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 54
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Lowden, 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).
