December weather forecast
Nora Springs, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Nora Springs, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 28.4°F (-2°C) and an average low of 18°F (-7.8°C).

Temperature

The start of December brings a distinct shift in the average high-temperature, dropping from November's frosty 42.8°F (6°C) to a subzero cold 28.4°F (-2°C). During the December nights, an average temperature of 18°F (-7.8°C) is observed in Nora Springs, Iowa.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Nora Springs, Iowa, is 85%.

Rainfall

In Nora Springs, Iowa, in December, during 5.5 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Nora Springs, during the entire year, the rain falls for 129.5 days and collects up to 25.98" (660mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Nora Springs. In December, in Nora Springs, it is snowing for 11.7 days. Throughout December, 3.35" (85mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Nora Springs, there are 50.1 snowfall days, and 21.69" (551mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Nora Springs, Iowa, is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Nora Springs is 4.2h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during December morphs into the following directions:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Nora Springs in December?

The high-temperature in Nora Springs during December is 28.4°F (-2°C) and the low-temperature is 18°F (-7.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Nora Springs?

In Nora Springs, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

How much does it rain in Nora Springs in December?

In December, the rain falls for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Nora Springs in December?

In Nora Springs, Iowa, during December, snow falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Nora Springs?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Nora Springs, Iowa.

What is the average length of the day in December in Nora Springs?

In Nora Springs, Iowa, the average day length in December is 9h and 3min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Nora Springs?

On the first day of December in Nora Springs, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Nora Springs have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Nora Springs?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Nora Springs?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Nora Springs is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Nora Springs, IA

Average temperature in December - Nora Springs, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 28.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18°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°F).

Average pressure in December
Nora Springs, IA

Average pressure in December - Nora Springs, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Nora Springs, IA

Average wind speed in December - Nora Springs, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Nora Springs, IA

Average humidity in December - Nora Springs, 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 (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Nora Springs, IA

Average rainfall in December - Nora Springs, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").

Average rainfall days in December
Nora Springs, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Nora Springs, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Nora Springs, IA

Average snowfall in December - Nora Springs, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Nora Springs, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Nora Springs, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Nora Springs, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Nora Springs, 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 months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Nora Springs, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Nora Springs, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Nora Springs, IA

Average UV index in December - Nora Springs, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Nora Springs, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Nora Springs, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Nora Springs, IA

Average visibility in December - Nora Springs, 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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