December weather forecast
Middletown, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Middletown, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 36.3°F (2.4°C) and min 25°F (-3.9°C).

Temperature

Onset of December comes with a temperature decline, the average high falling from a chilly 48.6°F (9.2°C) in November to a cold 36.3°F (2.4°C). Throughout December, Middletown's nights cool down to an average of 25°F (-3.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Middletown is 79%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7.2 days and accumulates 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Middletown. In Middletown, during December, snow falls for 5.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of snow. In Middletown, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.5 days and aggregates up to 11.77" (299mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Middletown is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In Middletown, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates 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. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Middletown?

The high-temperature in Middletown, Iowa, during December is 36.3°F (2.4°C) and the low-temperature is 25°F (-3.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Middletown?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

What is the driest month in Middletown?

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 7.2 days and typically collects 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Middletown?

In Middletown, in December, during 7.2 rainfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Middletown?

In Middletown, in December, during 5.9 snowfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Middletown?

December has the shortest days of the year in Middletown, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December is 9h and 18min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Middletown?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, in Middletown, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Middletown?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Middletown?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Middletown, IA

Average temperature in December - Middletown, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

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Average pressure in December
Middletown, IA

Average pressure in December - Middletown, 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 (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Middletown, IA

Average wind speed in December - Middletown, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Middletown, IA

Average humidity in December - Middletown, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Middletown, IA

Average rainfall in December - Middletown, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.3").

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Average rainfall days in December
Middletown, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Middletown, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Middletown, IA

Average snowfall in December - Middletown, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Middletown, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Middletown, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Middletown, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Middletown, IA

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

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Middletown, IA

Average UV index in December - Middletown, 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
Middletown, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Middletown, IA

Average visibility in December - Middletown, 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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