December weather forecast
Sanborn, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sanborn, is still a freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and an average low of 16.5°F (-8.6°C).

Temperature

As Sanborn welcomes December, the average high-temperature witnesses a distinct drop, moving from a frosty 43°F (6.1°C) in November to a subzero cold 27.5°F (-2.5°C). Throughout December, Sanborn witnesses a nighttime temperature average of 16.5°F (-8.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In Sanborn, Iowa, in December, during 3.2 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Sanborn, there are 95.2 rainfall days, and 9.25" (235mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Sanborn. In December, in Sanborn, it is snowing for 8.5 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 40.2 snowfall days, and 5.79" (147mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of December, in Sanborn, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.4h.

UV index

In Sanborn, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Sanborn?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Sanborn, is 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 16.5°F (-8.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Sanborn?

The average relative humidity in December in Sanborn, Iowa, is 84%.

How much does it rain in Sanborn in December?

In Sanborn, in December, during 3.2 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Sanborn?

In Sanborn, Iowa, in December, during 8.5 snowfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sanborn?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Sanborn?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Sanborn?

On the first day of December in Sanborn, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Sanborn?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Sanborn, Iowa, is 4.4h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Sanborn?

In Sanborn, 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 the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Sanborn, IA

Average temperature in December - Sanborn, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 27.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Sanborn, IA

Average pressure in December - Sanborn, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Sanborn, IA

Average wind speed in December - Sanborn, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Sanborn, IA

Average humidity in December - Sanborn, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Sanborn, IA

Average rainfall in December - Sanborn, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Sanborn, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Sanborn, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sanborn, IA

Average snowfall in December - Sanborn, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sanborn, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Sanborn, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sanborn, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

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 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sanborn, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Sanborn, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Sanborn, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Sanborn, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Sanborn, IA

Average visibility in December - Sanborn, 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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