December weather forecast
Hillsboro, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hillsboro, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 36°F (2.2°C) and 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Hillsboro's average high-temperature adjusts, receding from November's chilly 48°F (8.9°C) to a cold 36°F (2.2°C). Throughout the nights in December, an average low-temperature of 24.6°F (-4.1°C) is noted.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Hillsboro, in December, snow falls for 6 days, with typically accumulated 1.65" (42mm) of snow. 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 December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

During December, Hillsboro experiences an average high-temperature of 36°F (2.2°C) and a low-temperature of 24.6°F (-4.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

What is the driest month?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In Hillsboro, in December, during 7.3 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Hillsboro?

In December, it is snowing for 6 days. Throughout December, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is accumulated.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Hillsboro have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 18min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Hillsboro have in December?

In Hillsboro, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Hillsboro, IA

Average temperature in December - Hillsboro, 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).

Average pressure in December
Hillsboro, IA

Average pressure in December - Hillsboro, 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).

Average wind speed in December
Hillsboro, IA

Average wind speed in December - Hillsboro, 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).

Average humidity in December
Hillsboro, IA

Average humidity in December - Hillsboro, 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%).

Average rainfall in December
Hillsboro, IA

Average rainfall in December - Hillsboro, 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").

Average rainfall days in December
Hillsboro, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Hillsboro, 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).

Average snowfall in December
Hillsboro, IA

Average snowfall in December - Hillsboro, 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").

Average snowfall days in December
Hillsboro, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Hillsboro, 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).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hillsboro, 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).

Average sunshine days in December
Hillsboro, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Hillsboro, 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).

Average UV index in December
Hillsboro, IA

Average UV index in December - Hillsboro, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Hillsboro, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Hillsboro, 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).

Average visibility in December
Hillsboro, IA

Average visibility in December - Hillsboro, 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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