December weather forecast
Marengo, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Marengo, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and max 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Temperature

December's onset corresponds with a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 46°F (7.8°C) in November to a wintry 33.4°F (0.8°C). December witnesses an average nighttime temperature of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) in Marengo, Iowa.

Humidity

In Marengo, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Marengo, during December, the rain falls for 6.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 141.8 rainfall days, and 29.61" (752mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Marengo. In Marengo, in December, snow falls for 7.7 days, with typically accumulated 2.24" (57mm) of snow. In Marengo, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.9 days and aggregates up to 15.91" (404mm) 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 7:16 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.5h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Marengo?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Marengo, is 33.4°F (0.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 22.5°F (-5.3°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Marengo?

In December, the average relative humidity in Marengo is 81%.

How much does it rain in Marengo in December?

In December, in Marengo, the rain falls for 6.4 days. Throughout December, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Marengo?

In Marengo, Iowa, in December, snow falls for 7.7 days, with typically accumulated 2.24" (57mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Marengo?

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

How many hours of daylight does Marengo have in December?

In Marengo, the average day length in December is 9h and 12min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Marengo?

On the first day of December in Marengo, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Marengo have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.5h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Marengo?

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

Average temperature in December - Marengo, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Marengo, IA

Average pressure in December - Marengo, 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 (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Marengo, IA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Marengo, IA

Average humidity in December - Marengo, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Marengo, IA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.14").

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Average rainfall days in December
Marengo, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Marengo, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Marengo, IA

Average snowfall in December - Marengo, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Marengo, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Marengo, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.7 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
Marengo, IA

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

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Marengo, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Marengo, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Marengo, IA

Average UV index in December - Marengo, 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
Marengo, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Marengo, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Marengo, IA

Average visibility in December - Marengo, 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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