December weather forecast
Thorpe, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Thorpe, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 20.5°F (-6.4°C) and max 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

During Thorpe's transition into December, the average high-temperature lessens, moving from a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C) in November to a subzero cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C). During the nights in December, Thorpe experiences a consistent average temperature of 20.5°F (-6.4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Thorpe is 83%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.5 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Thorpe, in December, during 8.8 snowfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Thorpe, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.4 days and aggregates up to 6.81" (173mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following advice:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Thorpe in December?

During December, Thorpe experiences an average high-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and a low-temperature of 20.5°F (-6.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Thorpe?

The average relative humidity in December in Thorpe is 83%.

What is the driest month in Thorpe?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.5 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Thorpe in December?

In Thorpe, during December, the rain falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Thorpe in December?

In December, it is snowing for 8.8 days. Throughout December, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Thorpe?

December has the shortest days of the year in Thorpe, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Thorpe have in December?

In Thorpe, Iowa, the average day length in December is 9h and 7min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Thorpe?

On the first day of December in Thorpe, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Thorpe have in December?

In Thorpe, the average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Thorpe?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December in Thorpe?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Thorpe, Iowa, is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Thorpe, IA

Average temperature in December - Thorpe, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Thorpe, IA

Average pressure in December - Thorpe, 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 (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Thorpe, IA

Average wind speed in December - Thorpe, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Thorpe, IA

Average humidity in December - Thorpe, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Thorpe, IA

Average rainfall in December - Thorpe, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in December
Thorpe, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Thorpe, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Thorpe, IA

Average snowfall in December - Thorpe, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Thorpe, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Thorpe, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 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
Thorpe, IA

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

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 0min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Thorpe, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Thorpe, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Thorpe, IA

Average UV index in December - Thorpe, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Thorpe, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Thorpe, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in December
Thorpe, IA

Average visibility in December - Thorpe, 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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