December weather forecast
Moorhead, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Moorhead, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 32.2°F (0.1°C) and min 20.3°F (-6.5°C).

Temperature

The onset of December marks a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a frosty 47.3°F (8.5°C) in November to a wintry 32.2°F (0.1°C). Throughout December, Moorhead experiences a low-temperature average of 20.3°F (-6.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Moorhead, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.6 days and collects up to 21.89" (556mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 7 days. Throughout December, 2.13" (54mm) of snow is accumulated. In Moorhead, Iowa, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.9 days and aggregates up to 11.69" (297mm) of snow.

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 7:32 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 1 in December leads to these guidelines:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jun 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Moorhead, is 32.2°F (0.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 20.3°F (-6.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Moorhead, during December, the rain falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Moorhead, during December, snow falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Moorhead have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Moorhead?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Moorhead?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Moorhead, IA

Average temperature in December - Moorhead, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.2°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 (28°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Moorhead, IA

Average pressure in December - Moorhead, 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
Moorhead, IA

Average wind speed in December - Moorhead, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Moorhead, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (66%).

Average rainfall in December
Moorhead, IA

Average rainfall in December - Moorhead, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
Moorhead, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Moorhead, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Moorhead, IA

Average snowfall in December - Moorhead, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Moorhead, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Moorhead, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Moorhead, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Moorhead, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Moorhead, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12 days).

Average UV index in December
Moorhead, IA

Average UV index in December - Moorhead, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Moorhead, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Moorhead, IA

Average visibility in December - Moorhead, 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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