December weather forecast
Lenox, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lenox, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 34.3°F (1.3°C) and 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

Temperature

The onset of December comes with a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 47.5°F (8.6°C) in November to a wintry 34.3°F (1.3°C). Throughout December, the temperature in Lenox falls to an average low of 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

Humidity

In Lenox, Iowa, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Lenox, during December, the rain falls for 4.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation. In Lenox, during the entire year, the rain falls for 115.1 days and collects up to 19.21" (488mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Lenox, in December, snow falls for 5.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.22" (31mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 27.6 snowfall days, and 8.15" (207mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature during December is 34.3°F (1.3°C) and the low-temperature is 22.1°F (-5.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Lenox?

In Lenox, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Lenox, Iowa, in December, it is raining for 4.7 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Lenox, Iowa, in December, during 5.3 snowfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Lenox.

How many hours of daylight does Lenox have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 18min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Lenox, Iowa, is 4.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Lenox, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16°F).

Average pressure in December
Lenox, IA

Average pressure in December - Lenox, 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 (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Lenox, IA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7mph).

Average humidity in December
Lenox, IA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and June (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Lenox, IA

Average rainfall in December - Lenox, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
Lenox, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Lenox, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lenox, IA

Average snowfall in December - Lenox, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lenox, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Lenox, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lenox, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lenox, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Lenox, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12 days).

Average UV index in December
Lenox, IA

Average UV index in December - Lenox, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Lenox, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Lenox, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Lenox, IA

Average visibility in December - Lenox, 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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