Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December's onset brings a clear reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C) in November to a subzero cold 29.3°F (-1.5°C). Throughout the month of December, the nighttime temperature dips to an average of 19.2°F (-7.1°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 82%.Rainfall
In Lakeside, during December, the rain falls for 5.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 135.1 rainfall days, and 26.73" (679mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Lakeside, during December, snow falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Lakeside, Iowa, there are 50 snowfall days, and 20.04" (509mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.UV index
In Lakeside, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Average temperature in December
Lakeside, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 29.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 19.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Lakeside, IA
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Lakeside, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Lakeside, IA
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (68%).
Average rainfall in December
Lakeside, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.5"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").
Average rainfall days in December
Lakeside, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Lakeside, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 2.76"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.79").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Lakeside, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 11.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lakeside, IA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Lakeside, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Lakeside, IA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and February (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Lakeside, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Lakeside, IA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
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