December weather forecast
La Motte, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in La Motte, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21.2°F (-6°C) and an average high of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Temperature

December's onset corresponds with a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C) in November to a freezing cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C). An average minimum temperature of 21.2°F (-6°C) marks the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In La Motte, in December, during 7.2 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In La Motte, during the entire year, the rain falls for 140.9 days and collects up to 28.11" (714mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in La Motte, Iowa. In December, it is snowing for 9.3 days. Throughout December, 3.03" (77mm) of snow is accumulated. In La Motte, during the entire year, snow falls for 46.4 days and aggregates up to 17.64" (448mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.2h.

UV index

January 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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following instructions:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in La Motte, is 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 21.2°F (-6°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How much does it rain in La Motte in December?

In La Motte, in December, it is raining for 7.2 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In La Motte, Iowa, in December, during 9.3 snowfall days, 3.03" (77mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does La Motte have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 9min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, in La Motte, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does La Motte have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In La Motte, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
La Motte, IA

Average temperature in December - La Motte, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.4°F).

Average pressure in December
La Motte, IA

Average pressure in December - La Motte, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
La Motte, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
La Motte, IA

Average humidity in December - La Motte, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in December
La Motte, IA

Average rainfall in December - La Motte, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.18").

Average rainfall days in December
La Motte, IA

Average rainfall days in December - La Motte, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
La Motte, IA

Average snowfall in December - La Motte, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.03"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.08").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
La Motte, IA

Average snowfall days in December - La Motte, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.3 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
La Motte, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - La Motte, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
La Motte, IA

Average sunshine days in December - La Motte, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
La Motte, IA

Average UV index in December - La Motte, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
La Motte, IA

Average cloud cover in December - La Motte, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
La Motte, IA

Average visibility in December - La Motte, IA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and July (5mi).

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