December weather forecast
Thornburg, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Thornburg, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and an average high of 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Temperature

December's onset brings a slight change in high-temperatures, falling from a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C) in November to a wintry 34.7°F (1.5°C). An average low-temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) marks the month of December in Thornburg.

Humidity

In Thornburg, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In December, in Thornburg, the rain falls for 6.8 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Thornburg, there are 137.9 rainfall days, and 27.76" (705mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Thornburg, Iowa. In Thornburg, Iowa, during December, snow falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of snow. In Thornburg, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.8 days and aggregates up to 12.56" (319mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Thornburg is 4.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Thornburg are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Thornburg?

In December, in Thornburg, the average high-temperature is 34.7°F (1.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 23.4°F (-4.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Thornburg?

In December, the average relative humidity in Thornburg is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December in Thornburg?

In December, in Thornburg, the rain falls for 6.8 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Thornburg in December?

In Thornburg, in December, during 6.5 snowfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Thornburg?

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

How many hours of daylight does Thornburg have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Thornburg?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, in Thornburg, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Thornburg?

The average sunshine duration in December in Thornburg is 4.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Thornburg?

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Thornburg, Iowa.

How high is the UV index in December in Thornburg?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Thornburg, IA

Average temperature in December - Thornburg, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Thornburg, IA

Average pressure in December - Thornburg, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Thornburg, IA

Average wind speed in December - Thornburg, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Thornburg, IA

Average humidity in December - Thornburg, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Thornburg, IA

Average rainfall in December - Thornburg, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.98").

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Average rainfall days in December
Thornburg, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Thornburg, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Thornburg, IA

Average snowfall in December - Thornburg, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.34"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Thornburg, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Thornburg, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.5 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
Thornburg, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Thornburg, 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 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Thornburg, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Thornburg, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Thornburg, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Thornburg, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Thornburg, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Thornburg, IA

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

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

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