December weather forecast
Larchwood, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Larchwood, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and 15.3°F (-9.3°C).

Temperature

December is marked by a significant decrease, with the average high-temperature retreating from a chilly 43°F (6.1°C) in November to a subzero cold 27.3°F (-2.6°C). In December, the temperature drops to an average of 15.3°F (-9.3°C) at night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Larchwood is 84%.

Rainfall

In Larchwood, in December, it is raining for 3.4 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 112.2 rainfall days, and 20.67" (525mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Larchwood, during December, snow falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of snow. In Larchwood, during the entire year, snow falls for 42.1 days and aggregates up to 18.94" (481mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In Larchwood, in December, the average high-temperature is 27.3°F (-2.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 15.3°F (-9.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is evaluated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Larchwood, in December, during 3.4 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Larchwood, during December, snow falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Larchwood have in December?

The average day length in December in Larchwood is 9h and 1min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. 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
Larchwood, IA

Average temperature in December - Larchwood, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 27.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Larchwood, IA

Average pressure in December - Larchwood, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Larchwood, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8mph).

Average humidity in December
Larchwood, IA

Average humidity in December - Larchwood, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

Average rainfall in December
Larchwood, IA

Average rainfall in December - Larchwood, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Larchwood, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Larchwood, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Larchwood, IA

Average snowfall in December - Larchwood, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.61").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Larchwood, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Larchwood, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (10 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Larchwood, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Larchwood, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Larchwood, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Larchwood, IA

Average UV index in December - Larchwood, 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, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Larchwood, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Larchwood, IA

Average visibility in December - Larchwood, 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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