December weather forecast
Ainsworth, IA

Share

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ainsworth, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.1°F (-4.4°C) and 34.9°F (1.6°C).

Temperature

The commencement of December indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's frosty 47.3°F (8.5°C) to a cold 34.9°F (1.6°C). Ainsworth observes an average low-temperature of 24.1°F (-4.4°C) during December nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall in Ainsworth. Rain falls for 5.8 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Ainsworth. In December, it is snowing for 5.7 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 29.8 snowfall days, and 7.99" (203mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Ainsworth.
On the first day of December in Ainsworth, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Ainsworth, Iowa, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Ainsworth?

In Ainsworth, 34.9°F (1.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 24.1°F (-4.4°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Ainsworth?

In December, the average relative humidity in Ainsworth, Iowa, is 81%.

What is the driest month in Ainsworth?

December is the month with the least rainfall in Ainsworth. Rain falls for 5.8 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Ainsworth in December?

In December, in Ainsworth, Iowa, the rain falls for 5.8 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Ainsworth in December?

In Ainsworth, Iowa, during December, snow falls for 5.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Ainsworth?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Ainsworth have in December?

In Ainsworth, the average day length in December is 9h and 15min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Ainsworth?

On the first day of December in Ainsworth, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Ainsworth?

In Ainsworth, Iowa, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Ainsworth?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Ainsworth, Iowa, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Ainsworth, IA

Average temperature in December - Ainsworth, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.1°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 (16.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Ainsworth, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ainsworth, IA

Average wind speed in December - Ainsworth, 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 (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Ainsworth, IA

Average humidity in December - Ainsworth, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

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

Average rainfall in December
Ainsworth, IA

Average rainfall in December - Ainsworth, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Ainsworth, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Ainsworth, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ainsworth, IA

Average snowfall in December - Ainsworth, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ainsworth, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Ainsworth, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.9 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
Ainsworth, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ainsworth, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ainsworth, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Ainsworth, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Ainsworth, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Ainsworth, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Ainsworth, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

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).

Average visibility in December
Ainsworth, IA

Average visibility in December - Ainsworth, 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).

Ainsworth, Iowa, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location