December weather forecast
Lovilia, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Lovilia, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 23.7°F (-4.6°C) and 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Temperature

Lovilia observes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's frosty 48.2°F (9°C) to a wintry 35.1°F (1.7°C). During the month of December, an average temperature of 23.7°F (-4.6°C) is noted during the nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 5.3 days and typically collects 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Lovilia, during December, snow falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 28.3 snowfall days, and 10.28" (261mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Lovilia, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

Lovilia in December has an average high-temperature of 35.1°F (1.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 23.7°F (-4.6°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 evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

What is the driest month?

December is the month with the least rainfall in Lovilia. Rain falls for 5.3 days and accumulates 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Lovilia, during December, the rain falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Lovilia, during December, snow falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of snow.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Lovilia have in December?

In Lovilia, Iowa, the average day length in December is 9h and 16min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Lovilia?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Lovilia?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Lovilia, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Lovilia, IA

Average pressure in December - Lovilia, 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 (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Lovilia, IA

Average wind speed in December - Lovilia, 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 (7mph).

Average humidity in December
Lovilia, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Lovilia, IA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Lovilia, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Lovilia, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lovilia, IA

Average snowfall in December - Lovilia, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lovilia, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Lovilia, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lovilia, 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 4min

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 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lovilia, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Lovilia, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Lovilia, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (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
Lovilia, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Lovilia, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Lovilia, IA

Average visibility in December - Lovilia, 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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