December weather forecast
Moorland, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Moorland, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between 30.2°F (-1°C) and 19.4°F (-7°C).

Temperature

Moorland experiences a noticeable temperature shift with the start of December, with average high-temperatures moving from a chilly 44.6°F (7°C) in November to a subzero cold 30.2°F (-1°C). During the month of December, an average low-temperature of 19.4°F (-7°C) is recorded in Moorland.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Moorland, in December, during 4.7 rainfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Moorland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130.9 days and collects up to 24.96" (634mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Moorland, in December, snow falls for 9.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.91" (74mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 43.2 snowfall days, and 17.01" (432mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:54 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Moorland, Iowa, is 4.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Moorland is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Moorland?

In Moorland, 30.2°F (-1°C) is the average high-temperature and 19.4°F (-7°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Moorland?

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December in Moorland?

In Moorland, in December, it is raining for 4.7 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Moorland?

In Moorland, during December, snow falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Moorland?

The month with the shortest days in Moorland, Iowa, is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Moorland have in December?

In December, the average day length in Moorland is 9h and 8min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Moorland?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, in Moorland, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:54 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Moorland have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Moorland, Iowa, is 4.5h.

How high is the UV index in December in Moorland?

In Moorland, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Moorland, IA

Average temperature in December - Moorland, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.4°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 (12.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Moorland, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Moorland, IA

Average wind speed in December - Moorland, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Moorland, IA

Average humidity in December - Moorland, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (69%).

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Average rainfall in December
Moorland, IA

Average rainfall in December - Moorland, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").

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Average rainfall days in December
Moorland, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Moorland, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Moorland, IA

Average snowfall in December - Moorland, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Moorland, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Moorland, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.9 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
Moorland, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Moorland, 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 6min).

  • 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: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Moorland, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Moorland, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Moorland, IA

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

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Moorland, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Moorland, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Moorland, IA

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

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

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