December weather forecast
New Virginia, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in New Virginia, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 34.9°F (1.6°C) and an average low of 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

Temperature

The transition into December indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to a cold 34.9°F (1.6°C) from November's chilly 47.8°F (8.8°C). New Virginia experiences a steady low-temperature of 22.8°F (-5.1°C) throughout December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.9 days and accumulates 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in New Virginia. In December, in New Virginia, Iowa, it is snowing for 6.2 days. Throughout December, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 30.8 snowfall days, and 11.77" (299mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in New Virginia, Iowa, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in New Virginia, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in New Virginia?

The average high-temperature, in December, in New Virginia, is 34.9°F (1.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 22.8°F (-5.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in New Virginia?

In December, the average relative humidity in New Virginia is 79%.

What is the driest month in New Virginia?

The month with the least rainfall in New Virginia is December, when the rain falls for 4.9 days and typically collects 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in New Virginia?

In New Virginia, in December, during 4.9 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in New Virginia?

In December, in New Virginia, it is snowing for 6.2 days. Throughout December, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in New Virginia?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does New Virginia have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 16min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in New Virginia?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in New Virginia?

The average sunshine duration in December in New Virginia, Iowa, is 4.7h.

What is the UV index reading in December in New Virginia?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in New Virginia is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
New Virginia, IA

Average temperature in December - New Virginia, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
New Virginia, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
New Virginia, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
New Virginia, IA

Average humidity in December - New Virginia, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
New Virginia, IA

Average rainfall in December - New Virginia, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in December
New Virginia, IA

Average rainfall days in December - New Virginia, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.9 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (16.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (3.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
New Virginia, IA

Average snowfall in December - New Virginia, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
New Virginia, IA

Average snowfall days in December - New Virginia, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.2 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
New Virginia, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - New Virginia, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
New Virginia, IA

Average sunshine days in December - New Virginia, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
New Virginia, IA

Average UV index in December - New Virginia, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
New Virginia, IA

Average cloud cover in December - New Virginia, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
New Virginia, IA

Average visibility in December - New Virginia, IA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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