December weather forecast
Norway, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Norway, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and 33.1°F (0.6°C).

Temperature

December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, shifting from a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to a cold 33.1°F (0.6°C). Norway's temperature lowers to a mean of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) during the nights in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 5.9 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Norway, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.7 days and collects up to 18.31" (465mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Norway, in December, during 8.2 snowfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Norway, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.1 days and aggregates up to 8.43" (214mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Norway, the average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Norway, records 33.1°F (0.6°C), while the low-temperature is 22.5°F (-5.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in July is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Norway, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Norway, in December, it is raining for 5.9 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Norway, Iowa, in December, during 8.2 snowfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Norway, the average day length in December is 9h and 11min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Norway have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Norway, IA

Average temperature in December - Norway, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Norway, IA

Average pressure in December - Norway, 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 (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Norway, IA

Average wind speed in December - Norway, 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 months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in December
Norway, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Norway, IA

Average rainfall in December - Norway, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Norway, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Norway, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Norway, IA

Average snowfall in December - Norway, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Norway, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Norway, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 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
Norway, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Norway, 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 2min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Norway, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Norway, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Norway, IA

Average UV index in December - Norway, 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
Norway, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Norway, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Norway, IA

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

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

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