December weather forecast
Lockridge, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Lockridge, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.6°F (-4.1°C) and 36°F (2.2°C).

Temperature

December involves a decrease in temperature, down from a chilly 48°F (8.9°C) in November to a cold 36°F (2.2°C). Lockridge records a consistent low-temperature of 24.6°F (-4.1°C) during December nights.

Humidity

In Lockridge, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are February and December Rain falls for 7.3 days and accumulates 1.38" (35mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Lockridge, during December, snow falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 30.7 snowfall days, and 15" (381mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In December, in Lockridge, the average high-temperature is 36°F (2.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 24.6°F (-4.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Lockridge, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

What is the driest month in Lockridge?

February and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 7.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in December?

In Lockridge, in December, it is raining for 7.3 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Lockridge, Iowa, in December, during 6 snowfall days, 1.65" (42mm) 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 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Lockridge, the average day length in December is 9h and 17min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Lockridge, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Lockridge have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Lockridge, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Lockridge, IA

Average temperature in December - Lockridge, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Lockridge, IA

Average pressure in December - Lockridge, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Lockridge, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Lockridge, IA

Average humidity in December - Lockridge, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Lockridge, IA

Average rainfall in December - Lockridge, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.29").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (1.38").

Average rainfall days in December
Lockridge, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Lockridge, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lockridge, IA

Average snowfall in December - Lockridge, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.76").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lockridge, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Lockridge, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 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
Lockridge, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lockridge, 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 3min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Lockridge, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Lockridge, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Lockridge, IA

Average UV index in December - Lockridge, 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
Lockridge, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Lockridge, IA

Average visibility in December - Lockridge, IA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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