December weather forecast
Hillsboro, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Hillsboro, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 24.6°F (-4.1°C) and 36°F (2.2°C).

Temperature

December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from November's chilly 48°F (8.9°C) to an icy 36°F (2.2°C). Throughout the month of December, the average temperature in Hillsboro, Iowa, dips to a subzero cold 24.6°F (-4.1°C) at night.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Hillsboro are February and December Rain falls for 7.3 days and accumulates 1.38" (35mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Hillsboro, Iowa. In Hillsboro, during December, snow falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Hillsboro, there are 30.7 snowfall days, and 15" (381mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Hillsboro, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Hillsboro in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Hillsboro, records 36°F (2.2°C), while the low-temperature is 24.6°F (-4.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Hillsboro?

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

What is the driest month in Hillsboro?

February and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 7.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Hillsboro in December?

In December, in Hillsboro, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout December, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Hillsboro in December?

In Hillsboro, Iowa, during December, snow falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hillsboro?

December has the shortest days of the year in Hillsboro, Iowa, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

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

In December, the average day length in Hillsboro, Iowa, is 9h and 18min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Hillsboro?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, in Hillsboro, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Hillsboro?

In Hillsboro, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Hillsboro?

In Hillsboro, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Hillsboro, IA

Average temperature in December - Hillsboro, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Hillsboro, IA

Average pressure in December - Hillsboro, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Hillsboro, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (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
Hillsboro, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Hillsboro, IA

Average rainfall in December - Hillsboro, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.29").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (1.38").

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Average rainfall days in December
Hillsboro, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Hillsboro, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Hillsboro, IA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.76").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Hillsboro, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Hillsboro, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 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
Hillsboro, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hillsboro, 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 3min

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 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Hillsboro, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Hillsboro, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Hillsboro, IA

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

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Hillsboro, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Hillsboro, IA

Average visibility in December - Hillsboro, 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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