December weather forecastThorpe, IA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Thorpe, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and 20.5°F (-6.4°C).Temperature
December comes with a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from November's chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C) to a freezing cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C). Thorpe cools down to an average low-temperature of 20.5°F (-6.4°C) throughout the month of December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 83%.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 4.5 days and typically collects 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 8.8 days. Throughout December, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is accumulated. In Thorpe, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.4 days and aggregates up to 6.81" (173mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.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 in Thorpe are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Thorpe, 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 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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
