December weather forecastNashua, IA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Nashua, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 18.7°F (-7.4°C) and 29.3°F (-1.5°C).Temperature
December brings a drop in Nashua's average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 43.2°F (6.2°C) in November to a subzero cold 29.3°F (-1.5°C). An average minimum temperature of 18.7°F (-7.4°C) is recorded during the month of December.Humidity
In Nashua, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.Rainfall
In Nashua, during December, the rain falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 127.3 rainfall days, and 26.61" (676mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Nashua, in December, during 11.5 snowfall days, 3.82" (97mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Nashua, there are 46.8 snowfall days, and 19.76" (502mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Nashua, the average sunshine in December is 4.1h.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 minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, a daily UV index of 1 turns into the following 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. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Nashua, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 29.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 18.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Nashua, 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 (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Nashua, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Nashua, IA
- Average humidity in December: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Nashua, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.42"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").
Average rainfall days in December
Nashua, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Nashua, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 3.82"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Nashua, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 11.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Nashua, 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 6min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Nashua, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Nashua, IA
- Average UV index in December: 1
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Nashua, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 59
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in December
Nashua, 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).
