December weather forecast
Princeton, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Princeton, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 22.6°F (-5.2°C) and an average high of 33.6°F (0.9°C).

Temperature

With the beginning of December, the average high-temperature shows a decrease, transitioning from a frosty 45.7°F (7.6°C) in November to a cold 33.6°F (0.9°C). During December, the temperature is averaged to a low of 22.6°F (-5.2°C) at night.

Humidity

In Princeton, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Princeton, during December, the rain falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 146.6 rainfall days, and 28.86" (733mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Princeton, during December, snow falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 40.4 snowfall days, and 14.72" (374mm) 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 7:09 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Princeton, the average sunshine in December is 4.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Princeton is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature during December is 33.6°F (0.9°C) and the low-temperature is 22.6°F (-5.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Princeton, Iowa, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Princeton, during December, the rain falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Princeton, during December, snow falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Princeton?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 13min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.2h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Princeton, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index 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 temperature in December
Princeton, IA

Average temperature in December - Princeton, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Princeton, IA

Average pressure in December - Princeton, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Princeton, IA

Average wind speed in December - Princeton, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Princeton, IA

Average humidity in December - Princeton, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

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

Average rainfall in December
Princeton, IA

Average rainfall in December - Princeton, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.45").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.34").

Average rainfall days in December
Princeton, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Princeton, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Princeton, IA

Average snowfall in December - Princeton, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.32"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.8").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Princeton, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Princeton, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 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
Princeton, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Princeton, 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 1min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Princeton, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Princeton, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Princeton, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Princeton, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Princeton, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Princeton, IA

Average visibility in December - Princeton, 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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