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Clear Lake weather in December (Iowa, United States of America)

Can you expect sunny skies in Clear Lake in December? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Clear Lake includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. The winter season is characteristic of December. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach -2°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -11°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Precipitation

Clear Lake in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 50 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 10 days days of snow.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 118 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Clear Lake. July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Clear Lake climate page with graphs.

 

Clear Lake, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 33%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 50 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
SunshineSunshine 118 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Albert Lea, the United States of America (56 KM, 35 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Clear Lake should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

Interested in more climate information?

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