December weather forecast
Trenton, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Trenton, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.6°F (-4.1°C) and max 36°F (2.2°C).

Temperature

Trenton's December weather comes with a decrease in average high-temperatures, moving from a chilly 48°F (8.9°C) in November to an icy 36°F (2.2°C). During December, Trenton's temperature falls to a steady low-temperature average of 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Trenton, Iowa, is 80%.

Rainfall

February and December are months with the least rain in Trenton, Iowa, when the rain falls for 7.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Trenton, in December, snow falls for 6 days, with typically accumulated 1.65" (42mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Trenton, there are 30.7 snowfall days, and 15" (381mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Trenton is 4.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Trenton, Iowa, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Trenton in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Trenton, is 36°F (2.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 24.6°F (-4.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Trenton?

The average relative humidity in December in Trenton is 80%.

What is the driest month in Trenton?

February and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 7.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December in Trenton?

In Trenton, in December, during 7.3 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Trenton in December?

In Trenton, Iowa, in December, during 6 snowfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Trenton?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Trenton have in December?

The average day length in December in Trenton, Iowa, is 9h and 17min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Trenton?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Trenton?

The average sunshine duration in December in Trenton, Iowa, is 4.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Trenton?

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

Average temperature in December - Trenton, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Trenton, IA

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

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Average wind speed in December
Trenton, IA

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

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

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Average humidity in December
Trenton, IA

Average humidity in December - Trenton, 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 (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Trenton, IA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.29").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (1.38").

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Average rainfall days in December
Trenton, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Trenton, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Trenton, IA

Average snowfall in December - Trenton, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.76").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Trenton, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Trenton, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 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
Trenton, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Trenton, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (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
Trenton, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Trenton, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Trenton, IA

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

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Trenton, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Trenton, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Trenton, IA

Average visibility in December - Trenton, 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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