December weather forecast
Nashua, IA

Share

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Nashua, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 18.7°F (-7.4°C) and max 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature decreases from a chilly 43.2°F (6.2°C) in November to a freezing cold 29.3°F (-1.5°C). Throughout December, the average low-temperature records at 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

Humidity

In Nashua, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In Nashua, in December, it is raining for 5 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Nashua, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127.3 days and collects up to 26.61" (676mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Nashua. In Nashua, during December, snow falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of snow. In Nashua, during the entire year, snow falls for 46.8 days and aggregates up to 19.76" (502mm) of snow.

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 7:22 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, in Nashua, 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
[Resources]

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Nashua?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Nashua, is 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Nashua?

The average relative humidity in December in Nashua, Iowa, is 84%.

How much does it rain in Nashua in December?

In Nashua, in December, during 5 rainfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Nashua in December?

In Nashua, in December, during 11.5 snowfall days, 3.82" (97mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Nashua?

December has the shortest days of the year in Nashua, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Nashua have in December?

In Nashua, the average day length in December is 9h and 5min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Nashua?

In December, on the first day of the month, 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.

How many hours of sunshine does Nashua have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Nashua, Iowa, is 4.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Nashua?

The months with the lowest UV index in Nashua, Iowa, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December in Nashua?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Nashua is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Nashua, IA

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).

[Resources]

Average pressure in December
Nashua, IA

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).

[Resources]

Average wind speed in December
Nashua, IA

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).

[Resources]

Average humidity in December
Nashua, IA

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%).

[Resources]

Average rainfall in December
Nashua, IA

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").

[Resources]

Average rainfall days in December
Nashua, IA

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).

[Resources]

Average snowfall in December
Nashua, IA

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").

[Resources]

Average snowfall days in December
Nashua, IA

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).

[Resources]

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Nashua, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 1min

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).

[Resources]

Average sunshine days in December
Nashua, IA

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).

[Resources]

Average UV index in December
Nashua, IA

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).

[Resources]

Average cloud cover in December
Nashua, IA

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).

[Resources]

Average visibility in December
Nashua, IA

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).

[Resources]

Nashua, Iowa, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location