December weather forecastThor, IA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Thor, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 19°F (-7.2°C) and 30°F (-1.1°C).Temperature
Thor in December experiences a subtle temperature decline, with average high-temperatures reducing from a frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C) in November to a freezing cold 30°F (-1.1°C). An average temperature of 19°F (-7.2°C) is recorded during the nights in December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.Rainfall
In Thor, in December, during 4.8 rainfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 129.4 rainfall days, and 25.04" (636mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 10.3 days. Throughout December, 3.03" (77mm) of snow is accumulated. In Thor, during the entire year, snow falls for 44 days and aggregates up to 17.44" (443mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:52 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.4h.UV index
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Average temperature in December
Thor, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 30°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 19°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Thor, IA
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Thor, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Thor, IA
- Average humidity in December: 83%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).
Average rainfall in December
Thor, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.26"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").
Average rainfall days in December
Thor, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Thor, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 3.03"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Thor, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 10.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Thor, 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 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Thor, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Thor, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Thor, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 55
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Thor, 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).
