December weather forecast
Doris, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Doris, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 20.8°F (-6.2°C) and max 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

Observing a mild shift, the average high-temperature during December reduces from November's frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C) to a freezing cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C). In the month of December, the nighttime temperature dips to a steady average of 20.8°F (-6.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In Doris, in December, it is raining for 6.6 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 140.6 rainfall days, and 30" (762mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Doris, during December, snow falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of snow. In Doris, during the entire year, snow falls for 43.9 days and aggregates up to 18.43" (468mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.2h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 1 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and a low-temperature of 20.8°F (-6.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Doris, during December, the rain falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Doris, in December, snow falls for 10 days, with typically accumulated 3.43" (87mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Doris, the average day length in December is 9h and 8min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Doris, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Doris?

In Doris, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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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
Doris, IA

Average temperature in December - Doris, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Doris, IA

Average pressure in December - Doris, 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 (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Doris, IA

Average wind speed in December - Doris, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

Average humidity in December
Doris, IA

Average humidity in December - Doris, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Doris, IA

Average rainfall in December - Doris, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.5"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.14").

Average rainfall days in December
Doris, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Doris, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Doris, IA

Average snowfall in December - Doris, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.12").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Doris, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Doris, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Doris, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Doris, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Doris, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.2 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January, October and November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Doris, IA

Average UV index in December - Doris, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Doris, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Doris, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Doris, IA

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

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

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