December weather forecast
Coralville, IA

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Weather in December

Finally, December in Coralville welcomes winter in full swing. The city is comfortably blanketed with approximately 2.28" (58mm) of snow at this period, signaling that winter is well underway. The clear, cool winter air combined with the festivity of the holiday season makes this time of the year particularly enjoyable. As January beckons, local residents brace for the biting cold and heavier snowfalls characteristic of early winter. Therefore, December marks the beginning of the coldest phase with striking winter landscapes traverse the city.

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a shift in temperature, down from a chilly 46.4°F (8°C) in November to a cold 34°F (1.1°C). December nights are marked by an average temperature drop to a freezing cold 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Coralville is 80%.

Rainfall

In Coralville, in December, it is raining for 7 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Coralville, Iowa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 140.4 days and collects up to 29.57" (751mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 8.4 days. Throughout December, 2.28" (58mm) of snow is accumulated. In Coralville, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.7 days and aggregates up to 16.42" (417mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Coralville is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Coralville is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In December, in Coralville, the average high-temperature is 34°F (1.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 22.8°F (-5.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Coralville, Iowa, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Coralville, in December, during 7 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 8.4 days. Throughout December, 2.28" (58mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Coralville, the average day length in December is 9h and 13min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Coralville, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Coralville, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 34°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Coralville, IA

Average pressure in December - Coralville, 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
Coralville, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Coralville, IA

Average humidity in December - Coralville, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

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
Coralville, IA

Average rainfall in December - Coralville, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.69").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.34").

Average rainfall days in December
Coralville, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Coralville, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Coralville, IA

Average snowfall in December - Coralville, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.28").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Coralville, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Coralville, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.9 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
Coralville, IA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Coralville, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Coralville, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10 days).

Average UV index in December
Coralville, IA

Average UV index in December - Coralville, 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
Coralville, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Coralville, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Coralville, IA

Average visibility in December - Coralville, 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).

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