December weather forecast
Carter Lake, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Carter Lake, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.9°F (-5.6°C) and 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Temperature

Carter Lake's weather in December is marked by a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from November's frosty 48.9°F (9.4°C) to an icy 34.3°F (1.3°C). During December, the temperature in Carter Lake is averaged to a low of 21.9°F (-5.6°C) at night.

Humidity

In Carter Lake, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 4.9 days. Throughout December, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Carter Lake, Iowa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 122.5 days and collects up to 22.52" (572mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Carter Lake, Iowa, in December, snow falls for 6.9 days, with typically accumulated 2.05" (52mm) of snow. In Carter Lake, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.6 days and aggregates up to 9.65" (245mm) 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 December in Carter Lake, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Carter Lake, Iowa, is 5h.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Carter Lake. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. 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 it in Carter Lake in December?

During December, Carter Lake experiences an average high-temperature of 34.3°F (1.3°C) and a low-temperature of 21.9°F (-5.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Carter Lake?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in Carter Lake in December?

In Carter Lake, Iowa, in December, during 4.9 rainfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Carter Lake in December?

In December, it is snowing for 6.9 days. Throughout December, 2.05" (52mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Carter Lake?

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

How many hours of daylight does Carter Lake have in December?

In December, the average day length in Carter Lake, Iowa, is 9h and 15min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Carter Lake?

On the first day of December in Carter Lake, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Carter Lake?

In Carter Lake, the average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Carter Lake?

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December in Carter Lake?

In Carter Lake, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Carter Lake, IA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.9°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 (16.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Carter Lake, IA

Average pressure in December - Carter Lake, 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 (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Carter Lake, IA

Average wind speed in December - Carter Lake, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

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

Average humidity in December
Carter Lake, IA

Average humidity in December - Carter Lake, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

Average rainfall in December
Carter Lake, IA

Average rainfall in December - Carter Lake, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
Carter Lake, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Carter Lake, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Carter Lake, IA

Average snowfall in December - Carter Lake, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Carter Lake, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Carter Lake, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Carter Lake, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Carter Lake, 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: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Carter Lake, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Carter Lake, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Carter Lake, IA

Average UV index in December - Carter Lake, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Carter Lake, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Carter Lake, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Carter Lake, IA

Average visibility in December - Carter Lake, 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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