December weather forecast
Mount Union, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Mount Union, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 24.6°F (-4.1°C) and 36°F (2.2°C).

Temperature

With December's onset, the weather shows a temperature decrease, transitioning from a chilly 48°F (8.9°C) in November to an icy 36°F (2.2°C). An average low-temperature of 24.6°F (-4.1°C) is anticipated throughout the nights during December.

Humidity

In Mount Union, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Mount Union are February and December Rain falls for 7.3 days and accumulates 1.38" (35mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Mount Union are January through April, October through December. In December, in Mount Union, Iowa, it is snowing for 6 days. Throughout December, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 30.7 snowfall days, and 15" (381mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

UV index

In Mount Union, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Mount Union?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 36°F (2.2°C) and 24.6°F (-4.1°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Mount Union?

In December, the average relative humidity in Mount Union is 80%.

What is the driest month in Mount Union?

The months with the least rainfall in Mount Union are February and December Rain falls for 7.3 days and accumulates 1.38" (35mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Mount Union in December?

In Mount Union, Iowa, in December, it is raining for 7.3 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Mount Union in December?

In Mount Union, in December, during 6 snowfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Mount Union?

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

How many hours of daylight does Mount Union have in December?

In December, the average day length in Mount Union is 9h and 17min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Mount Union?

On the first day of December in Mount Union, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Mount Union have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Mount Union is 4.5h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Mount Union?

In Mount Union, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Mount Union, IA

Average temperature in December - Mount Union, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36°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 (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Mount Union, IA

Average pressure in December - Mount Union, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"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
Mount Union, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Mount Union, IA

Average humidity in December - Mount Union, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Mount Union, IA

Average rainfall in December - Mount Union, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.29").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (1.38").

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Average rainfall days in December
Mount Union, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Mount Union, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Mount Union, IA

Average snowfall in December - Mount Union, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.76").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Mount Union, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Mount Union, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 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
Mount Union, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mount Union, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Mount Union, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Mount Union, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Mount Union, IA

Average UV index in December - Mount Union, 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
Mount Union, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Mount Union, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Mount Union, IA

Average visibility in December - Mount Union, IA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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