December weather forecast
Little Turkey, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Little Turkey, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 18.3°F (-7.6°C) and an average high of 28.4°F (-2°C).

Temperature

December shows a mild decline in the average high-temperature, falling from November's cold 42.4°F (5.8°C) to a subzero cold 28.4°F (-2°C). Throughout December, an average low-temperature of 18.3°F (-7.6°C) is experienced.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In Little Turkey, during December, the rain falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 98 rainfall days, and 9.8" (249mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Little Turkey, in December, during 9 snowfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Little Turkey, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.8 days and aggregates up to 6.22" (158mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 transforms into these recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Little Turkey, 28.4°F (-2°C) is the average high-temperature and 18.3°F (-7.6°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Little Turkey, in December, during 3.5 rainfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Little Turkey, in December, snow falls for 9 days, with typically accumulated 0.91" (23mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Little Turkey have in December?

In Little Turkey, the average day length in December is 9h and 4min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Little Turkey, Iowa, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading 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
Little Turkey, IA

Average temperature in December - Little Turkey, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 28.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.3°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 (10.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Little Turkey, IA

Average pressure in December - Little Turkey, 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
Little Turkey, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Little Turkey, IA

Average humidity in December - Little Turkey, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Little Turkey, IA

Average rainfall in December - Little Turkey, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.31").

Average rainfall days in December
Little Turkey, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Little Turkey, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Little Turkey, IA

Average snowfall in December - Little Turkey, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Little Turkey, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Little Turkey, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Little Turkey, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Little Turkey, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Little Turkey, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Little Turkey, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Little Turkey, IA

Average UV index in December - Little Turkey, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Little Turkey, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Little Turkey, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Little Turkey, IA

Average visibility in December - Little Turkey, 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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