December weather forecastNewkirk, IA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Newkirk, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 17.4°F (-8.1°C) and 28.8°F (-1.8°C).Temperature
Newkirk's December weather is characterized by a distinct downswing in high-temperatures, falling from November's frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C) to a subzero cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C). In Newkirk, an average nighttime temperature of 17.4°F (-8.1°C) is expected during December.Humidity
In Newkirk, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.Rainfall
In Newkirk, in December, it is raining for 4.5 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Newkirk, during the entire year, the rain falls for 124 days and collects up to 24.09" (612mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 11 days. Throughout December, 3.11" (79mm) of snow is accumulated. In Newkirk, during the entire year, snow falls for 49.5 days and aggregates up to 18.39" (467mm) 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 4:50 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Newkirk is 4.4h.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 low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests these recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Newkirk, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 28.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 17.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Newkirk, 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
Newkirk, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Newkirk, IA
- Average humidity in December: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).
Average rainfall in December
Newkirk, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.42"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.79").
Average rainfall days in December
Newkirk, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Newkirk, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 3.11"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.61").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Newkirk, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 11 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Newkirk, 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 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Newkirk, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Newkirk, IA
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Newkirk, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 53
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Newkirk, IA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
