December weather forecast
Ely, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Ely, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and max 33.1°F (0.6°C).

Temperature

December indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, from November's chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C) to a cold 33.1°F (0.6°C). Ely in December anticipates an average nighttime temperature of 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Ely is 81%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 5.9 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Ely, Iowa, there are 120.7 rainfall days, and 18.31" (465mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Ely, during December, snow falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of snow. In Ely, Iowa, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.1 days and aggregates up to 8.43" (214mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Ely.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, in Ely, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Ely is 4.4h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during December morphs into the following directions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Ely in December?

December temperatures in Ely vary between a high-temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°C) and a low-temperature of 22.5°F (-5.3°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Ely?

The average relative humidity in December in Ely, Iowa, is 81%.

How much does it rain in Ely in December?

In December, the rain falls for 5.9 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Ely?

In December, in Ely, Iowa, it is snowing for 8.2 days. Throughout December, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Ely?

December has the shortest days of the year in Ely, Iowa, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Ely?

The average day length in December in Ely, Iowa, is 9h and 11min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Ely?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Ely?

The average sunshine duration in December in Ely, Iowa, is 4.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Ely?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Ely?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ely, IA

Average temperature in December - Ely, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Ely, IA

Average pressure in December - Ely, 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 (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Ely, IA

Average wind speed in December - Ely, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Ely, IA

Average humidity in December - Ely, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Ely, IA

Average rainfall in December - Ely, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in December
Ely, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Ely, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Ely, IA

Average snowfall in December - Ely, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Ely, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Ely, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 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
Ely, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ely, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Ely, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Ely, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Ely, IA

Average UV index in December - Ely, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Ely, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Ely, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Ely, IA

Average visibility in December - Ely, 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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