December weather forecast
Elliott, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Elliott, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 34.7°F (1.5°C) and min 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

Temperature

Elliott's progression into December involves a drop in the average high-temperature, receding from a frosty 48.6°F (9.2°C) in November to an icy 34.7°F (1.5°C). In December, Elliott'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 in Elliott is 78%.

Rainfall

In Elliott, in December, it is raining for 4.2 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 117.2 rainfall days, and 21.77" (553mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Elliott, in December, during 4.8 snowfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Elliott, there are 26.7 snowfall days, and 9.76" (248mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In Elliott, in December, the average high-temperature is 34.7°F (1.5°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 factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Elliott, Iowa, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Elliott, in December, it is raining for 4.2 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Elliott, in December, snow falls for 4.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.65" (42mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 18min 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 16min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Elliott, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Elliott have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Elliott?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Elliott, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Elliott, IA

Average pressure in December - Elliott, 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 (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Elliott, IA

Average wind speed in December - Elliott, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Elliott, IA

Average humidity in December - Elliott, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Elliott, IA

Average rainfall in December - Elliott, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.06").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Elliott, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Elliott, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Elliott, IA

Average snowfall in December - Elliott, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.68").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Elliott, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Elliott, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 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
Elliott, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Elliott, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Elliott, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Elliott, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Elliott, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (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
Elliott, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Elliott, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Elliott, IA

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

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

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