December weather forecast
Dover Mills, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Dover Mills, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and min 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

Temperature

December's onset brings a reduction in the average high-temperature, from a cold 42.6°F (5.9°C) in November to a subzero cold 29.5°F (-1.4°C). An average nighttime temperature of 18.9°F (-7.3°C) is observed in Dover Mills during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Dover Mills is 84%.

Rainfall

In Dover Mills, in December, it is raining for 5.8 days, with typically 1.69" (43mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Dover Mills, Iowa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.5 days and collects up to 31.3" (795mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Dover Mills, Iowa, are January through May, October through December. In Dover Mills, during December, snow falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.04" (128mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Dover Mills, there are 59.9 snowfall days, and 24.84" (631mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Dover Mills, Iowa.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of December, in Dover Mills, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Dover Mills are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Dover Mills in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and 18.9°F (-7.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Dover Mills?

In Dover Mills, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How much does it rain in Dover Mills in December?

In Dover Mills, Iowa, in December, it is raining for 5.8 days, with typically 1.69" (43mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Dover Mills in December?

In Dover Mills, during December, snow falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.04" (128mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Dover Mills?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Dover Mills, Iowa.

How many hours of daylight does Dover Mills have in December?

In December, the average day length in Dover Mills, Iowa, is 9h and 4min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Dover Mills?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, in Dover Mills, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Dover Mills have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Dover Mills is 4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Dover Mills?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Dover Mills?

In Dover Mills, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Dover Mills, IA

Average temperature in December - Dover Mills, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Dover Mills, IA

Average pressure in December - Dover Mills, 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 (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Dover Mills, IA

Average wind speed in December - Dover Mills, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Dover Mills, IA

Average humidity in December - Dover Mills, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Dover Mills, IA

Average rainfall in December - Dover Mills, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (5.08").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.18").

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Average rainfall days in December
Dover Mills, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Dover Mills, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Dover Mills, IA

Average snowfall in December - Dover Mills, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Dover Mills, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Dover Mills, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Dover Mills, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dover Mills, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Dover Mills, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Dover Mills, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Dover Mills, IA

Average UV index in December - Dover Mills, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Dover Mills, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Dover Mills, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in December
Dover Mills, IA

Average visibility in December - Dover Mills, IA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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