December weather forecast
Carmel, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Carmel, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 17.1°F (-8.3°C) and 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Temperature

December's arrival brings a noticeable temperature shift, dropping from a frosty 43.9°F (6.6°C) in November to a freezing cold 28.2°F (-2.1°C). Carmel sees an average low-temperature of 17.1°F (-8.3°C) during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 5.2 days. Throughout December, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Carmel, there are 120.4 rainfall days, and 21.57" (548mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 10.1 days. Throughout December, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 47.3 snowfall days, and 18.5" (470mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Carmel, the average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Carmel in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Carmel, is 28.2°F (-2.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 17.1°F (-8.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in July is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Carmel, during December, the rain falls for 5.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 10.1 days. Throughout December, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 4min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, in Carmel, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Carmel have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Carmel, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Carmel, IA

Average temperature in December - Carmel, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 28.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 17.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Carmel, IA

Average pressure in December - Carmel, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Carmel, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Carmel, IA

Average humidity in December - Carmel, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

Average rainfall in December
Carmel, IA

Average rainfall in December - Carmel, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Carmel, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Carmel, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Carmel, IA

Average snowfall in December - Carmel, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Carmel, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Carmel, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Carmel, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Carmel, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Carmel, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Carmel, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Carmel, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Carmel, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Carmel, IA

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

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

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