December weather forecastMonticello, IA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Monticello, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 21.4°F (-5.9°C) and max 31.8°F (-0.1°C).Temperature
The onset of December brings a small change in high-temperatures, falling from a frosty 44.6°F (7°C) in November to a freezing cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C). Nightly temperatures drop to an average low of 21.4°F (-5.9°C) in December.Humidity
In Monticello, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 7.7 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 142.5 rainfall days, and 28.27" (718mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Monticello, in December, during 9.4 snowfall days, 3.07" (78mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Monticello, there are 43.2 snowfall days, and 17.17" (436mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Monticello, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.2h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 1 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Monticello, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 31.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 21.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Monticello, IA
- Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Monticello, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Monticello, IA
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Monticello, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.42"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.25").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.26").
Average rainfall days in December
Monticello, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Monticello, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 3.07"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Monticello, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 9.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Monticello, IA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min
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 12min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Monticello, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Monticello, IA
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Monticello, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 57
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Monticello, IA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and July (5mi).
