December weather forecast
Durant, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Durant, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 23.2°F (-4.9°C) and 34°F (1.1°C).

Temperature

December brings a minor decrease, with the average high-temperature reducing from a frosty 46.4°F (8°C) in November to a wintry 34°F (1.1°C). Durant experiences an average nighttime temperature of 23.2°F (-4.9°C) in the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Durant, Iowa, during December, the rain falls for 7.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation. In Durant, during the entire year, the rain falls for 136.9 days and collects up to 27.95" (710mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Durant, in December, during 6.8 snowfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 35.1 snowfall days, and 12.8" (325mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Durant, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 34°F (1.1°C) and a low-temperature of 23.2°F (-4.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in July is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Durant, in December, during 7.2 rainfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 6.8 days. Throughout December, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

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

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Durant have in December?

In Durant, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

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 Durant, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. 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
Durant, IA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.2°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
Durant, IA

Average pressure in December - Durant, 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
Durant, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Durant, IA

Average humidity in December - Durant, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

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
Durant, IA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.1").

Average rainfall days in December
Durant, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Durant, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Durant, IA

Average snowfall in December - Durant, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Durant, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Durant, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 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
Durant, IA

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

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Durant, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Durant, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (11.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Durant, IA

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Durant, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Durant, IA

Average visibility in December - Durant, 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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