December weather forecast
Clare, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Clare, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 19.4°F (-7°C) and 30.2°F (-1°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Clare's average high-temperature witnesses a clear drop, receding from November's chilly 44.6°F (7°C) to a subzero cold 30.2°F (-1°C). Nighttime temperatures in December average to a still freezing cold 19.4°F (-7°C) in Clare.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Clare, Iowa, is 82%.

Rainfall

In Clare, in December, during 4.7 rainfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 130.9 rainfall days, and 24.96" (634mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Clare, Iowa, during December, snow falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Clare, there are 43.2 snowfall days, and 17.01" (432mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Clare is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of December, in Clare, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:54 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Clare in December?

In Clare, 30.2°F (-1°C) is the average high-temperature and 19.4°F (-7°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Clare?

In Clare, Iowa, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How much does it rain in Clare in December?

In Clare, Iowa, during December, the rain falls for 4.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Clare?

In Clare, Iowa, in December, snow falls for 9.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.91" (74mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Clare?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Clare.

How many hours of daylight does Clare have in December?

In Clare, Iowa, the average day length in December is 9h and 7min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Clare?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, in Clare, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:54 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Clare?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Clare?

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

Average temperature in December - Clare, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Clare, IA

Average pressure in December - Clare, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Clare, IA

Average wind speed in December - Clare, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Clare, IA

Average humidity in December - Clare, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Clare, IA

Average rainfall in December - Clare, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").

Average rainfall days in December
Clare, IA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Clare, IA

Average snowfall in December - Clare, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Clare, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Clare, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Clare, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Clare, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Clare, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Clare, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Clare, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Clare, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Clare, IA

Average visibility in December - Clare, IA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, July and August (5mi).

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