December weather forecast
Elk Run Heights, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Elk Run Heights, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and 20.5°F (-6.4°C).

Temperature

Elk Run Heights's weather in December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from November's frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C) to a subzero cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C). The nighttime temperature dips to a still freezing cold 20.5°F (-6.4°C) on average during December.

Humidity

In Elk Run Heights, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Elk Run Heights, Iowa, during December, the rain falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Elk Run Heights, there are 133.6 rainfall days, and 28.27" (718mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Elk Run Heights are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 8.9 days. Throughout December, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is accumulated. In Elk Run Heights, during the entire year, snow falls for 41.6 days and aggregates up to 15.24" (387mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Elk Run Heights is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Elk Run Heights, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.3h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Elk Run Heights in December?

The high-temperature in Elk Run Heights during December is 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and the low-temperature is 20.5°F (-6.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Elk Run Heights?

The average relative humidity in December in Elk Run Heights, Iowa, is 82%.

How much does it rain in Elk Run Heights in December?

In December, in Elk Run Heights, Iowa, the rain falls for 5.8 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Elk Run Heights?

In Elk Run Heights, Iowa, in December, during 8.9 snowfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Elk Run Heights?

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

How many hours of daylight does Elk Run Heights have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 8min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Elk Run Heights?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Elk Run Heights have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Elk Run Heights is 4.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Elk Run Heights?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Elk Run Heights.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Elk Run Heights?

In Elk Run Heights, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Elk Run Heights, IA

Average temperature in December - Elk Run Heights, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.5°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 (12°F).

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Average pressure in December
Elk Run Heights, IA

Average pressure in December - Elk Run Heights, 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
Elk Run Heights, IA

Average wind speed in December - Elk Run Heights, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Elk Run Heights, IA

Average humidity in December - Elk Run Heights, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Elk Run Heights, IA

Average rainfall in December - Elk Run Heights, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.29").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.02").

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Average rainfall days in December
Elk Run Heights, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Elk Run Heights, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Elk Run Heights, IA

Average snowfall in December - Elk Run Heights, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Elk Run Heights, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Elk Run Heights, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.5 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
Elk Run Heights, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Elk Run Heights, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Elk Run Heights, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Elk Run Heights, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10 days).

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Average UV index in December
Elk Run Heights, IA

Average UV index in December - Elk Run Heights, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Elk Run Heights, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Elk Run Heights, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Elk Run Heights, IA

Average visibility in December - Elk Run Heights, IA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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