December weather forecast
Hornick, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Hornick, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 20.3°F (-6.5°C) and 32.2°F (0.1°C).

Temperature

The shift into December is characterized by a noticeable reduction in the average high-temperature, decreasing from November's chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C) to a cold 32.2°F (0.1°C). In the month of December, Hornick witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 20.3°F (-6.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Hornick, Iowa, in December, it is raining for 3.5 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 117.6 rainfall days, and 21.89" (556mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Hornick, in December, during 7 snowfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Hornick, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.9 days and aggregates up to 11.69" (297mm) of snow.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

UV index

February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: During December, 1 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Hornick, records 32.2°F (0.1°C), while the low-temperature is 20.3°F (-6.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Hornick?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Hornick, in December, during 3.5 rainfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 7 days. Throughout December, 2.13" (54mm) 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 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Hornick have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:53 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 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Hornick, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate 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
Hornick, IA

Average temperature in December - Hornick, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Hornick, IA

Average pressure in December - Hornick, 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
Hornick, IA

Average wind speed in December - Hornick, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Hornick, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (66%).

Average rainfall in December
Hornick, IA

Average rainfall in December - Hornick, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
Hornick, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Hornick, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hornick, IA

Average snowfall in December - Hornick, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hornick, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Hornick, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hornick, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hornick, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Hornick, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12 days).

Average UV index in December
Hornick, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Hornick, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Hornick, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Hornick, IA

Average visibility in December - Hornick, 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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