December weather forecast
Norwalk, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Norwalk, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December signals a shift in temperature, down from a chilly 47.1°F (8.4°C) in November to an icy 34.2°F (1.2°C). During the December nights, an average temperature of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) is observed.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Norwalk, Iowa, in December, it is raining for 4.1 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Norwalk, there are 114.4 rainfall days, and 16.38" (416mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Norwalk, in December, during 5.7 snowfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Norwalk, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.9 days and aggregates up to 7.36" (187mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:55 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Norwalk, Iowa, 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 threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Norwalk?

In December, in Norwalk, the average high-temperature is 34.2°F (1.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 22.5°F (-5.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Norwalk?

In Norwalk, Iowa, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in Norwalk in December?

In Norwalk, in December, it is raining for 4.1 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Norwalk in December?

In Norwalk, Iowa, in December, during 5.7 snowfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Norwalk?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Norwalk have in December?

In Norwalk, the average day length in December is 9h and 14min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Norwalk?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:55 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Norwalk?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Norwalk?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Norwalk, IA

Average temperature in December - Norwalk, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Norwalk, IA

Average pressure in December - Norwalk, 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 (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Norwalk, IA

Average wind speed in December - Norwalk, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February, March and April (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Norwalk, IA

Average humidity in December - Norwalk, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Norwalk, IA

Average rainfall in December - Norwalk, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in December
Norwalk, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Norwalk, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Norwalk, IA

Average snowfall in December - Norwalk, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Norwalk, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Norwalk, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 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
Norwalk, IA

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

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 12min).

  • 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
Norwalk, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Norwalk, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Norwalk, IA

Average UV index in December - Norwalk, 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
Norwalk, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Norwalk, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Norwalk, IA

Average visibility in December - Norwalk, 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).

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