December weather forecast
Madrid, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Madrid, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.5°F (0.3°C) and 21.4°F (-5.9°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature drops in December, from November's frosty 46.4°F (8°C) to a cold 32.5°F (0.3°C). December's nights observe an average temperature of 21.4°F (-5.9°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Madrid, Iowa, in December, it is raining for 5.2 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 130.8 rainfall days, and 26.57" (675mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Madrid, Iowa. In Madrid, Iowa, in December, during 7.4 snowfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 36.3 snowfall days, and 13.27" (337mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Madrid.
On the first day of December in Madrid, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:54 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Madrid?

The high-temperature during December is 32.5°F (0.3°C) and the low-temperature is 21.4°F (-5.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Madrid?

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

How much does it rain in Madrid in December?

In Madrid, Iowa, during December, the rain falls for 5.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Madrid?

In Madrid, in December, during 7.4 snowfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Madrid?

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

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

In Madrid, the average day length in December is 9h and 11min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Madrid?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:54 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Madrid have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Madrid is 4.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Madrid?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Madrid?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Madrid, Iowa, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Madrid, IA

Average temperature in December - Madrid, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Madrid, IA

Average pressure in December - Madrid, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Madrid, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Madrid, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Madrid, IA

Average rainfall in December - Madrid, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.13").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.87").

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Average rainfall days in December
Madrid, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Madrid, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.2 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Madrid, IA

Average snowfall in December - Madrid, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.93"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Madrid, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Madrid, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Madrid, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Madrid, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Madrid, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Madrid, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Madrid, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Madrid, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Madrid, IA

Average visibility in December - Madrid, IA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, July and August (5mi).

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