December weather forecast
Luton, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Luton, is still a freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and an average low of 19°F (-7.2°C).

Temperature

As November transitions into December, a clear downswing in temperatures is observed, with average highs retreating from a chilly 46.8°F (8.2°C) to a freezing cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C). Luton experiences an average nighttime temperature of 19°F (-7.2°C) in the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Luton, in December, it is raining for 3.2 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 102.3 rainfall days, and 12.91" (328mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 7.3 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is accumulated. In Luton, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.1 days and aggregates up to 6.85" (174mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

In Luton, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

During December, Luton experiences an average high-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and a low-temperature of 19°F (-7.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Luton, during December, the rain falls for 3.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Luton, in December, snow falls for 7.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Luton have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 8min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Luton, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Luton have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Luton, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Luton, IA

Average temperature in December - Luton, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Luton, IA

Average pressure in December - Luton, 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 (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Luton, IA

Average wind speed in December - Luton, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Luton, IA

Average humidity in December - Luton, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).

Average rainfall in December
Luton, IA

Average rainfall in December - Luton, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.85").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
Luton, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Luton, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Luton, IA

Average snowfall in December - Luton, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Luton, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Luton, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 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
Luton, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Luton, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

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 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Luton, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Luton, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Luton, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Luton, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Luton, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Luton, IA

Average visibility in December - Luton, 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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