December weather forecastMount Lucia, IA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Mount Lucia, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between 18.7°F (-7.4°C) and 30.7°F (-0.7°C).Temperature
December marks a distinct drop in the average high-temperature, descending from November's frosty 45.9°F (7.7°C) to a subzero cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C). Throughout December, Mount Lucia's nights cool down to an average of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).Humidity
In Mount Lucia, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.Rainfall
In Mount Lucia, during December, the rain falls for 4.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation. In Mount Lucia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 122 days and collects up to 21.61" (549mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 8.4 days. Throughout December, 2.56" (65mm) of snow is accumulated. In Mount Lucia, during the entire year, snow falls for 38 days and aggregates up to 13.23" (336mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Mount Lucia is 4.8h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Mount Lucia, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 30.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 18.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Mount Lucia, 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
Mount Lucia, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Mount Lucia, IA
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).
Average rainfall in December
Mount Lucia, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.22"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").
Average rainfall days in December
Mount Lucia, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Mount Lucia, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 2.56"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Mount Lucia, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mount Lucia, IA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Mount Lucia, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Mount Lucia, IA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Mount Lucia, 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
Mount Lucia, 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).
