December weather forecast
Melvin, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Melvin, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and 16.5°F (-8.6°C).

Temperature

December marks a distinct drop in the average high-temperature, descending from November's frosty 43°F (6.1°C) to a subzero cold 27.5°F (-2.5°C). Melvin records an average nighttime low of 16.5°F (-8.6°C) in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Melvin is 84%.

Rainfall

In Melvin, during December, the rain falls for 3.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation. In Melvin, during the entire year, the rain falls for 95.2 days and collects up to 9.25" (235mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Melvin are January through May, October through December. In December, in Melvin, it is snowing for 8.5 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Melvin, there are 40.2 snowfall days, and 5.79" (147mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Melvin is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Melvin is 4.4h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Melvin in December?

During December, Melvin experiences an average high-temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and a low-temperature of 16.5°F (-8.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Melvin?

In Melvin, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How much does it rain in Melvin in December?

In Melvin, in December, during 3.2 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Melvin?

In December, in Melvin, Iowa, it is snowing for 8.5 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Melvin?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

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

In Melvin, the average day length in December is 9h and 2min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Melvin?

On the first day of December in Melvin, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Melvin?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Melvin?

In Melvin, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Melvin, IA

Average temperature in December - Melvin, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 27.5°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 (22.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Melvin, IA

Average pressure in December - Melvin, 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 (29.87"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Melvin, IA

Average wind speed in December - Melvin, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Melvin, IA

Average humidity in December - Melvin, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

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Average rainfall in December
Melvin, IA

Average rainfall in December - Melvin, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").

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Average rainfall days in December
Melvin, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Melvin, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Melvin, IA

Average snowfall in December - Melvin, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Melvin, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Melvin, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.4 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
Melvin, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Melvin, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Melvin, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Melvin, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Melvin, IA

Average UV index in December - Melvin, 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 and November (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Melvin, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Melvin, IA

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

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

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