December weather forecastIowa, LA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Iowa, is still a comfortable month, with an average temperature ranging between max 61.5°F (16.4°C) and min 48°F (8.9°C).Temperature
Iowa in December undergoes a slight reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from November's pleasant 68.9°F (20.5°C) to a comfortable 61.5°F (16.4°C). Iowa, during December nights, observes an average temperature of 48°F (8.9°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 79%.Rainfall
In Iowa, during December, the rain falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 182.1 rainfall days, and 39.25" (997mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 0.4 snowfall days, and 0.31" (8mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of December, in Iowa, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:22 pm CST.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.UV index
December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during December translates into these guidelines:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Average temperature in December
Iowa, LA
- Average high temperature in December: 61.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (91.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 48°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (75.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (44.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Iowa, LA
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Iowa, LA
- Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).
Average humidity in December
Iowa, LA
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Iowa, LA
- Average rainfall in December: 3.31"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (5.75").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.32").
Average rainfall days in December
Iowa, LA
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Iowa, LA
- Average snowfall in December: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Iowa, LA
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Iowa, LA
- Average daylight in December: 10h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Iowa, LA
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Iowa, LA
- Average UV index in December: 3
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in December
Iowa, LA
- Average cloud cover in December: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in December
Iowa, LA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
