December weather forecast
Dundee, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Dundee, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

Temperature

Transition into December marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C) in November to a subzero cold 30.4°F (-0.9°C). Nighttime temperatures in December average to a still freezing cold 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 6.1 days. Throughout December, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 142.8 rainfall days, and 30.55" (776mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Dundee are January through May, October through December. In Dundee, in December, during 10.7 snowfall days, 4.09" (104mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Dundee, there are 51 snowfall days, and 22.05" (560mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Dundee is 4.1h.

UV index

January, November 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 minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following advice:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Dundee, is 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Dundee, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Dundee, in December, it is raining for 6.1 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Dundee, in December, during 10.7 snowfall days, 4.09" (104mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days in Dundee is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Dundee?

In December, the average day length in Dundee is 9h and 7min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Dundee is 4.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Dundee, IA

Average temperature in December - Dundee, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Dundee, IA

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

Average wind speed in December
Dundee, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

Average humidity in December
Dundee, IA

Average humidity in December - Dundee, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Dundee, IA

Average rainfall in December - Dundee, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.18").

Average rainfall days in December
Dundee, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Dundee, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dundee, IA

Average snowfall in December - Dundee, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.1").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Dundee, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Dundee, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dundee, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dundee, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Dundee, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Dundee, IA

Average UV index in December - Dundee, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Dundee, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Dundee, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Dundee, IA

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

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

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