December weather forecast
Holly Springs, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Holly Springs, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and an average low of 19.2°F (-7.1°C).

Temperature

Holly Springs's weather in December is marked by a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from November's chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C) to a subzero cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C). Holly Springs encounters an average low-temperature of 19.2°F (-7.1°C) during December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Holly Springs, in December, it is raining for 2.5 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 105.4 rainfall days, and 15.83" (402mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, in Holly Springs, it is snowing for 6.2 days. Throughout December, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is accumulated. In Holly Springs, during the entire year, snow falls for 32 days and aggregates up to 8.82" (224mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.

UV index

In Holly Springs, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Holly Springs, in December, the average high-temperature is 30.6°F (-0.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 19.2°F (-7.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Holly Springs, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Holly Springs, in December, during 2.5 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Holly Springs, in December, during 6.2 snowfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is typically 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 in Holly Springs.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Holly Springs, the average day length in December is 9h and 9min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Holly Springs?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Holly Springs, IA

Average temperature in December - Holly Springs, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Holly Springs, IA

Average pressure in December - Holly Springs, 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
Holly Springs, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Holly Springs, IA

Average humidity in December - Holly Springs, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

Average rainfall in December
Holly Springs, IA

Average rainfall in December - Holly Springs, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
Holly Springs, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Holly Springs, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Holly Springs, IA

Average snowfall in December - Holly Springs, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Holly Springs, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Holly Springs, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.9 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
Holly Springs, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Holly Springs, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Holly Springs, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Holly Springs, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Holly Springs, IA

Average UV index in December - Holly Springs, 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
Holly Springs, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Holly Springs, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Holly Springs, IA

Average visibility in December - Holly Springs, 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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