December weather forecast
Carbon, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Carbon, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 34.3°F (1.3°C) and an average low of 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

Temperature

December comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 47.5°F (8.6°C) in November to a wintry 34.3°F (1.3°C). The low-temperature average for Carbon during December stands at a subzero cold 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Carbon is 79%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 4.7 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Carbon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 115.1 days and collects up to 19.21" (488mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Carbon, Iowa. In Carbon, during December, snow falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of snow. In Carbon, during the entire year, snow falls for 27.6 days and aggregates up to 8.15" (207mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of December, in Carbon, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Carbon?

In Carbon, 34.3°F (1.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 22.1°F (-5.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Carbon?

In Carbon, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December in Carbon?

In Carbon, Iowa, in December, during 4.7 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Carbon in December?

In Carbon, Iowa, during December, snow falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Carbon?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Carbon?

In December, the average day length in Carbon, Iowa, is 9h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Carbon?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Carbon have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Carbon is 4.9h.

How high is the UV index in December in Carbon?

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

Average temperature in December - Carbon, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16°F).

Average pressure in December
Carbon, IA

Average pressure in December - Carbon, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Carbon, IA

Average wind speed in December - Carbon, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7mph).

Average humidity in December
Carbon, IA

Average humidity in December - Carbon, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and June (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Carbon, IA

Average rainfall in December - Carbon, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
Carbon, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Carbon, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Carbon, IA

Average snowfall in December - Carbon, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Carbon, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Carbon, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Carbon, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Carbon, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Carbon, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Carbon, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12 days).

Average UV index in December
Carbon, IA

Average UV index in December - Carbon, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Carbon, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Carbon, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Carbon, IA

Average visibility in December - Carbon, IA
  • 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).

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