December weather forecastHills, IA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Hills, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 22.8°F (-5.1°C) and an average high of 34°F (1.1°C).Temperature
The start of December comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, receding from a frosty 46.4°F (8°C) in November to a cold 34°F (1.1°C). Hills experiences an average low-temperature reading of 22.8°F (-5.1°C) throughout December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 80%.Rainfall
In Hills, during December, the rain falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation. 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 are January through April, October through December. In Hills, in December, snow falls for 8.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.28" (58mm) of snow. In Hills, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.7 days and aggregates up to 16.42" (417mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.4h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hills, IA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min
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 24min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
