December weather forecast
Princeton, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Princeton, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 22.6°F (-5.2°C) and 33.6°F (0.9°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature decreases in December, shifting from a frosty 45.7°F (7.6°C) in November to an icy 33.6°F (0.9°C). The nighttime temperature, during December, averages of 22.6°F (-5.2°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Princeton, Iowa, is 82%.

Rainfall

In December, in Princeton, the rain falls for 7.8 days. Throughout December, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Princeton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.6 days and collects up to 28.86" (733mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Princeton, Iowa, in December, snow falls for 8.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.32" (59mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Princeton, Iowa, there are 40.4 snowfall days, and 14.72" (374mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Princeton.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of December, in Princeton, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.2h.

UV index

In Princeton, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Princeton in December?

Princeton in December has an average high-temperature of 33.6°F (0.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 22.6°F (-5.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Princeton?

In Princeton, Iowa, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How much does it rain in Princeton in December?

In Princeton, during December, the rain falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Princeton?

In Princeton, Iowa, in December, snow falls for 8.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.32" (59mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Princeton?

The month with the shortest days in Princeton, Iowa, is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Princeton?

In December, the average day length in Princeton, Iowa, is 9h and 13min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Princeton?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, in Princeton, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Princeton have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Princeton is 4.2h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Princeton?

In Princeton, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Princeton, IA

Average temperature in December - Princeton, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Princeton, IA

Average pressure in December - Princeton, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Princeton, IA

Average wind speed in December - Princeton, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Princeton, IA

Average humidity in December - Princeton, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Princeton, IA

Average rainfall in December - Princeton, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.45").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.34").

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Average rainfall days in December
Princeton, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Princeton, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Princeton, IA

Average snowfall in December - Princeton, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.32"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.8").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Princeton, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Princeton, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Princeton, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Princeton, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Princeton, IA

Average UV index in December - Princeton, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Princeton, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Princeton, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Princeton, IA

Average visibility in December - Princeton, IA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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