December weather forecast
Mitchellville, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mitchellville, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 34°F (1.1°C) and an average low of 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

Temperature

Mitchellville's weather in December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from November's chilly 46.9°F (8.3°C) to a cold 34°F (1.1°C). In December, Mitchellville's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 22.1°F (-5.5°C) during the night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

January, February and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 2.5 days and typically aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Mitchellville, in December, during 4.2 snowfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Mitchellville, during the entire year, snow falls for 22 days and aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Mitchellville, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In Mitchellville, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Mitchellville in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Mitchellville, is 34°F (1.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 22.1°F (-5.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Mitchellville?

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

What is the driest month in Mitchellville?

January, February and December are months with the least rain in Mitchellville, Iowa, when the rain falls for 2.5 days and typically aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Mitchellville in December?

In December, in Mitchellville, Iowa, the rain falls for 2.5 days. Throughout December, 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Mitchellville in December?

In Mitchellville, Iowa, in December, during 4.2 snowfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Mitchellville?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Mitchellville.

How many hours of daylight does Mitchellville have in December?

In Mitchellville, Iowa, the average day length in December is 9h and 13min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Mitchellville?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, in Mitchellville, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Mitchellville?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Mitchellville?

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 exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Mitchellville, IA

Average temperature in December - Mitchellville, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 34°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 (27.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Mitchellville, IA

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

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Average wind speed in December
Mitchellville, IA

Average wind speed in December - Mitchellville, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Mitchellville, IA

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

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

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Average rainfall in December
Mitchellville, IA

Average rainfall in December - Mitchellville, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (0.98").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0.24").

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Average rainfall days in December
Mitchellville, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Mitchellville, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Mitchellville, IA

Average snowfall in December - Mitchellville, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.91").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Mitchellville, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Mitchellville, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.2 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
Mitchellville, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mitchellville, 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 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 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Mitchellville, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Mitchellville, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 25.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (25.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (15.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Mitchellville, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Mitchellville, IA

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

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

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Average visibility in December
Mitchellville, IA

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

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).

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