December weather forecast
Elliott, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Elliott, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 34.7°F (1.5°C) and min 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

Temperature

Arrival of December comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 48.6°F (9.2°C) in November to an icy 34.7°F (1.5°C). Throughout the December nights, Elliott encounters a low-temperature of 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

Humidity

In Elliott, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In December, in Elliott, the rain falls for 4.2 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Elliott, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.2 days and collects up to 21.77" (553mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Elliott, during December, snow falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Elliott, there are 26.7 snowfall days, and 9.76" (248mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Elliott.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of December, in Elliott, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

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 low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Elliott?

Elliott in December has an average high-temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 22.1°F (-5.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Elliott?

The average relative humidity in December in Elliott, Iowa, is 78%.

How much does it rain in Elliott in December?

In Elliott, during December, the rain falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Elliott in December?

In December, in Elliott, Iowa, it is snowing for 4.8 days. Throughout December, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Elliott?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Elliott.

How many hours of daylight does Elliott have in December?

In December, the average day length in Elliott, Iowa, is 9h and 16min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Elliott?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Elliott?

In Elliott, Iowa, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Elliott?

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Elliott, Iowa.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Elliott?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Elliott, IA

Average temperature in December - Elliott, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Elliott, IA

Average pressure in December - Elliott, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"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).

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Average wind speed in December
Elliott, IA

Average wind speed in December - Elliott, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Elliott, IA

Average humidity in December - Elliott, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

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Average rainfall in December
Elliott, IA

Average rainfall in December - Elliott, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.06").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in December
Elliott, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Elliott, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Elliott, IA

Average snowfall in December - Elliott, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.68").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Elliott, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Elliott, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Elliott, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

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 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Elliott, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Elliott, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Elliott, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Elliott, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Elliott, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in December
Elliott, IA

Average visibility in December - Elliott, 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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