December weather forecast
Lucas, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Lucas, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.2°F (-4.9°C) and 34.9°F (1.6°C).

Temperature

The transition into December indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to a wintry 34.9°F (1.6°C) from November's frosty 48°F (8.9°C). In Lucas, the average temperature during the nights of December drops to a freezing cold 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Lucas, in December, during 6.1 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Lucas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131.1 days and collects up to 25.71" (653mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Lucas. In Lucas, Iowa, during December, snow falls for 6.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Lucas, there are 33.4 snowfall days, and 13.54" (344mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Lucas.
On the first day of December in Lucas, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:55 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Lucas is 4.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Lucas in December?

In December, in Lucas, the average high-temperature is 34.9°F (1.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 23.2°F (-4.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Lucas?

In Lucas, Iowa, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How much does it rain in Lucas in December?

In Lucas, during December, the rain falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Lucas in December?

In Lucas, in December, snow falls for 6.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.54" (39mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lucas?

The month with the shortest days in Lucas, Iowa, is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Lucas?

In Lucas, the average day length in December is 9h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Lucas?

On the first day of December in Lucas, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:55 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Lucas?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.6h.

How high is the UV index in December in Lucas?

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

Average temperature in December - Lucas, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16°F).

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Average pressure in December
Lucas, IA

Average pressure in December - Lucas, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Lucas, IA

Average wind speed in December - Lucas, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Lucas, IA

Average humidity in December - Lucas, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Lucas, IA

Average rainfall in December - Lucas, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").

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Average rainfall days in December
Lucas, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Lucas, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Lucas, IA

Average snowfall in December - Lucas, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Lucas, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Lucas, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lucas, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lucas, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 4min

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 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Lucas, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Lucas, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Lucas, IA

Average UV index in December - Lucas, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Lucas, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Lucas, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Lucas, IA

Average visibility in December - Lucas, IA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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