December weather forecastMaquoketa, IA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Maquoketa, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 32.7°F (0.4°C) and 22.3°F (-5.4°C).Temperature
In Maquoketa, entering December brings a temperature decrement, reducing from November's chilly 45°F (7.2°C) to a wintry 32.7°F (0.4°C). During the month of December, Maquoketa anticipates a mean low-temperature of 22.3°F (-5.4°C).Humidity
In Maquoketa, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.Rainfall
In Maquoketa, Iowa, in December, it is raining for 6.9 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 143.3 rainfall days, and 29.76" (756mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Maquoketa. In December, in Maquoketa, it is snowing for 8.3 days. Throughout December, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is accumulated. In Maquoketa, during the entire year, snow falls for 40.2 days and aggregates up to 17.48" (444mm) 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 7:12 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of December, in Maquoketa, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.2h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests these recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Average temperature in December
Maquoketa, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 32.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 22.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Maquoketa, IA
- Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Maquoketa, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Maquoketa, IA
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Maquoketa, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.5"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.34").
Average rainfall days in December
Maquoketa, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Maquoketa, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 2.6"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Maquoketa, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11 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
Maquoketa, IA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min
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 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Maquoketa, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Maquoketa, IA
- Average UV index in December: 1
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Maquoketa, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 57
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Maquoketa, IA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and July (5mi).
