December weather forecast
Milton, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Milton, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 24.1°F (-4.4°C) and an average high of 36°F (2.2°C).

Temperature

In December, the meteorological conditions alter, with the average high-temperature shifting from a chilly 48.4°F (9.1°C) in November to an icy 36°F (2.2°C). Milton experiences an average low-temperature of 24.1°F (-4.4°C) in the month of December.

Humidity

In Milton, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Milton, during December, the rain falls for 7.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Milton, there are 133.4 rainfall days, and 26.54" (674mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Milton, in December, during 6.7 snowfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 34.8 snowfall days, and 16.18" (411mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Milton, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Milton?

In Milton, 36°F (2.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 24.1°F (-4.4°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Milton?

The average relative humidity in December in Milton, Iowa, is 79%.

How much does it rain in Milton in December?

In Milton, Iowa, during December, the rain falls for 7.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Milton in December?

In Milton, in December, during 6.7 snowfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Milton?

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

How many hours of daylight does Milton have in December?

In December, the average day length in Milton is 9h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Milton?

On the first day of December in Milton, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Milton?

The average sunshine duration in December in Milton, Iowa, is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Milton?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Milton?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Milton is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Milton, IA

Average temperature in December - Milton, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Milton, IA

Average pressure in December - Milton, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Milton, IA

Average wind speed in December - Milton, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Milton, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Milton, IA

Average rainfall in December - Milton, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.26").

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Average rainfall days in December
Milton, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Milton, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.7 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (16.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Milton, IA

Average snowfall in December - Milton, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.84").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Milton, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Milton, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 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
Milton, IA

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

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

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 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Milton, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Milton, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Milton, IA

Average UV index in December - Milton, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (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
Milton, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Milton, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Milton, IA

Average visibility in December - Milton, 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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