December weather forecast
Moingona, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Moingona, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21°F (-6.1°C) and 32.2°F (0.1°C).

Temperature

Onset of December comes with a temperature decline, the average high falling from a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to a cold 32.2°F (0.1°C). In the month of December, an average of 21°F (-6.1°C) marks the low-temperature.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Moingona, Iowa, during December, the rain falls for 4.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation. In Moingona, during the entire year, the rain falls for 123.3 days and collects up to 20.98" (533mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Moingona, in December, snow falls for 8.6 days, with typically accumulated 1.73" (44mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 39.9 snowfall days, and 10.91" (277mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:54 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Moingona is 4.6h.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Moingona, is 32.2°F (0.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 21°F (-6.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in July is computed 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 Moingona, in December, it is raining for 4.7 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 8.6 days. Throughout December, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Moingona have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 11min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:54 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Moingona have in December?

In Moingona, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Moingona, IA

Average temperature in December - Moingona, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Moingona, IA

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

Average wind speed in December
Moingona, IA

Average wind speed in December - Moingona, 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 (7.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Moingona, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Moingona, IA

Average rainfall in December - Moingona, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
Moingona, IA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Moingona, IA

Average snowfall in December - Moingona, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Moingona, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Moingona, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Moingona, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Moingona, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Moingona, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Moingona, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in December - Moingona, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Moingona, IA

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

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

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