December weather forecast
Hills, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hills, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 34°F (1.1°C) and 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

Temperature

December comes with a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from November's frosty 46.4°F (8°C) to a cold 34°F (1.1°C). The nighttime temperature in Hills, during December, averages of 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Hills is 80%.

Rainfall

In Hills, Iowa, in December, during 7 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Hills, during the entire year, the rain falls for 140.4 days and collects up to 29.57" (751mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Hills, Iowa, are January through April, October through December. In Hills, Iowa, in December, during 8.4 snowfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Hills, there are 37.7 snowfall days, and 16.42" (417mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Hills, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Hills, Iowa, is 4.4h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Hills is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Hills in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 34°F (1.1°C) and 22.8°F (-5.1°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Hills?

In Hills, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in Hills in December?

In Hills, in December, it is raining for 7 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Hills?

In Hills, in December, snow falls for 8.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.28" (58mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hills?

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

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

The average day length in December is 9h and 14min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Hills?

On the first day of December in Hills, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Hills?

In Hills, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Hills?

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

Average temperature in December - Hills, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 34°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.8°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 (15.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Hills, IA

Average pressure in December - Hills, 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
Hills, IA

Average wind speed in December - Hills, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

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 (6.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Hills, IA

Average humidity in December - Hills, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Hills, IA

Average rainfall in December - Hills, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.69").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.34").

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Average rainfall days in December
Hills, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Hills, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Hills, IA

Average snowfall in December - Hills, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.28").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Hills, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Hills, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.9 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
Hills, IA

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

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 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 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Hills, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Hills, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10 days).

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Average UV index in December
Hills, IA

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

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Hills, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Hills, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Hills, IA

Average visibility in December - Hills, 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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