December weather forecast
Holt, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Holt, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 34.3°F (1.3°C) and min 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December marks a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a chilly 47.5°F (8.6°C) in November to a wintry 34.3°F (1.3°C). Throughout December, Holt encounters an average temperature drop to a freezing cold 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Holt, during December, the rain falls for 4.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 115.1 rainfall days, and 19.21" (488mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Holt, Iowa, during December, snow falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 27.6 snowfall days, and 8.15" (207mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Holt, 34.3°F (1.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 22.1°F (-5.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Holt, in December, it is raining for 4.7 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 5.3 days. Throughout December, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

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

In Holt, the average day length in December is 9h and 18min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Holt, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16°F).

Average pressure in December
Holt, IA

Average pressure in December - Holt, 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 (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Holt, IA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7mph).

Average humidity in December
Holt, IA

Average humidity in December - Holt, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and June (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Holt, IA

Average rainfall in December - Holt, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
Holt, IA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Holt, IA

Average snowfall in December - Holt, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Holt, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Holt, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Holt, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Holt, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Holt, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12 days).

Average UV index in December
Holt, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Holt, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Holt, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Holt, IA

Average visibility in December - Holt, 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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