December weather forecast
Merrill, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Merrill, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 17.8°F (-7.9°C) and max 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Temperature

Merrill, Iowa, witnesses a significant decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C) to a freezing cold 29.3°F (-1.5°C). Merrill observes an average low-temperature of 17.8°F (-7.9°C) during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Merrill is 83%.

Rainfall

In Merrill, in December, it is raining for 2.6 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Merrill, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112 days and collects up to 15.71" (399mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Merrill. In Merrill, during December, snow falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 34.7 snowfall days, and 7.52" (191mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Merrill is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Merrill, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Merrill?

In Merrill, 29.3°F (-1.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 17.8°F (-7.9°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Merrill?

The average relative humidity in December in Merrill is 83%.

How much does it rain in Merrill in December?

In Merrill, Iowa, in December, it is raining for 2.6 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Merrill in December?

In Merrill, Iowa, in December, snow falls for 7.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.3" (33mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Merrill?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December in Merrill, Iowa, is 9h and 6min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Merrill?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Merrill have in December?

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

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

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

How high is the UV index in December in Merrill?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Merrill is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Merrill, IA

Average temperature in December - Merrill, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 17.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Merrill, IA

Average pressure in December - Merrill, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Merrill, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Merrill, IA

Average humidity in December - Merrill, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

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Average rainfall in December
Merrill, IA

Average rainfall in December - Merrill, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in December
Merrill, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Merrill, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.5 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (2.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Merrill, IA

Average snowfall in December - Merrill, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Merrill, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 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
Merrill, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Merrill, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Merrill, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Merrill, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Merrill, IA

Average UV index in December - Merrill, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Merrill, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Merrill, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in December
Merrill, IA

Average visibility in December - Merrill, 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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