December weather forecast
Kinross, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Kinross, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 33.6°F (0.9°C) and 22.6°F (-5.2°C).

Temperature

December comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 46.6°F (8.1°C) in November to a wintry 33.6°F (0.9°C). December brings an average low-temperature of 22.6°F (-5.2°C) to Kinross.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Kinross, in December, it is raining for 6.4 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Kinross, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142 days and collects up to 29.09" (739mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Kinross, Iowa, are January through May, October through December. In Kinross, in December, during 6.7 snowfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Kinross, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.1 days and aggregates up to 15.43" (392mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Kinross, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Kinross, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.5h.

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 minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 1 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 33.6°F (0.9°C) and 22.6°F (-5.2°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is estimated at 86°F (30°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 Kinross, in December, during 6.4 rainfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Kinross, in December, snow falls for 6.7 days, with typically accumulated 2.17" (55mm) of snow.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Kinross have in December?

In Kinross, the average day length in December is 9h and 14min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Kinross have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Kinross?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Kinross, IA

Average temperature in December - Kinross, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.6°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 (27.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Kinross, IA

Average pressure in December - Kinross, 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
Kinross, IA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in December
Kinross, IA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Kinross, IA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.18").

Average rainfall days in December
Kinross, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Kinross, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.4 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kinross, IA

Average snowfall in December - Kinross, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Kinross, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Kinross, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kinross, 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 3min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Kinross, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Kinross, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Kinross, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Kinross, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Kinross, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Kinross, IA

Average visibility in December - Kinross, 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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