December weather forecastMoorhead, IA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Moorhead, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 32.2°F (0.1°C) and min 20.3°F (-6.5°C).Temperature
The onset of December marks a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a frosty 47.3°F (8.5°C) in November to a wintry 32.2°F (0.1°C). Throughout December, Moorhead experiences a low-temperature average of 20.3°F (-6.5°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Moorhead is 79%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Moorhead, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.6 days and collects up to 21.89" (556mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 7 days. Throughout December, 2.13" (54mm) of snow is accumulated. In Moorhead, Iowa, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.9 days and aggregates up to 11.69" (297mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.UV index
February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A daily high UV index of 1 in December leads to these guidelines:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Moorhead, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 32.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 20.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Moorhead, IA
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Moorhead, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Moorhead, IA
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (66%).
Average rainfall in December
Moorhead, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.42"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").
Average rainfall days in December
Moorhead, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Moorhead, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 2.13"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Moorhead, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Moorhead, 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 54min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Moorhead, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12 days).
Average UV index in December
Moorhead, IA
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Moorhead, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in December
Moorhead, IA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
