Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The beginning of December marks a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C) in November to an icy 34.7°F (1.5°C). In Thornburg, December nights witness a steady temperature drop to a freezing cold 23.4°F (-4.8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 80%.Rainfall
In Thornburg, during December, the rain falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation. In Thornburg, during the entire year, the rain falls for 137.9 days and collects up to 27.76" (705mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Thornburg, Iowa. In Thornburg, in December, during 6.5 snowfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 32.8 snowfall days, and 12.56" (319mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Thornburg, 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 4:40 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Thornburg, the average sunshine in December is 4.6h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Average temperature in December
Thornburg, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 23.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Thornburg, IA
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Thornburg, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Thornburg, IA
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Thornburg, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.18"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.98").
Average rainfall days in December
Thornburg, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Thornburg, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 1.34"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Thornburg, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Thornburg, IA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Thornburg, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Thornburg, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Thornburg, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Thornburg, 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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