December weather forecast
New Hampton, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in New Hampton, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 18.3°F (-7.6°C) and 28.4°F (-2°C).

Temperature

New Hampton's weather in December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from November's wintry 42.4°F (5.8°C) to a subzero cold 28.4°F (-2°C). Throughout the month of December, the nighttime temperature in New Hampton dips to an average of 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

Rainfall

In New Hampton, during December, the rain falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 98 rainfall days, and 9.8" (249mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in New Hampton, it is snowing for 9 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is accumulated. In New Hampton, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.8 days and aggregates up to 6.22" (158mm) 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 7:21 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 1 turns into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In New Hampton, 28.4°F (-2°C) is the average high-temperature and 18.3°F (-7.6°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

How many days does it rain in December in New Hampton?

In New Hampton, in December, it is raining for 3.5 days, with typically 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In New Hampton, in December, snow falls for 9 days, with typically accumulated 0.91" (23mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does New Hampton have in December?

In New Hampton, the average day length in December is 9h and 4min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in New Hampton?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In New Hampton, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In New Hampton, 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 temperature in December
New Hampton, IA

Average temperature in December - New Hampton, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 28.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.6°F).

Average pressure in December
New Hampton, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
New Hampton, IA

Average wind speed in December - New Hampton, 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 (7.2mph).

Average humidity in December
New Hampton, IA

Average humidity in December - New Hampton, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
New Hampton, IA

Average rainfall in December - New Hampton, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.31").

Average rainfall days in December
New Hampton, IA

Average rainfall days in December - New Hampton, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

Average snowfall in December
New Hampton, IA

Average snowfall in December - New Hampton, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
New Hampton, IA

Average snowfall days in December - New Hampton, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
New Hampton, IA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
New Hampton, IA

Average sunshine days in December - New Hampton, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.3 days).

Average UV index in December
New Hampton, IA

Average UV index in December - New Hampton, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
New Hampton, IA

Average cloud cover in December - New Hampton, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
New Hampton, IA

Average visibility in December - New Hampton, IA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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