December weather forecast
Lake Mills, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lake Mills, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and min 16.5°F (-8.6°C).

Temperature

December's arrival signals a distinct temperature shift, dropping from an icy 41.7°F (5.4°C) in November to a freezing cold 27.3°F (-2.6°C). Throughout the month of December, Lake Mills observes an average nighttime temperature of 16.5°F (-8.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 87%.

Rainfall

In Lake Mills, during December, the rain falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation. In Lake Mills, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138.3 days and collects up to 28.15" (715mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Lake Mills, during December, snow falls for 13.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.76" (121mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 62.9 snowfall days, and 28.23" (717mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.8h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Lake Mills. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

During December, Lake Mills experiences an average high-temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and a low-temperature of 16.5°F (-8.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 87%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Lake Mills, Iowa, during December, the rain falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Lake Mills, in December, during 13.7 snowfall days, 4.76" (121mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Lake Mills have in December?

The average day length in December in Lake Mills is 9h and 1min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Lake Mills have in December?

In Lake Mills, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Lake Mills?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Lake Mills, IA

Average temperature in December - Lake Mills, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 27.3°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 (21.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.5°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 (9.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Lake Mills, IA

Average pressure in December - Lake Mills, 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 (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Lake Mills, IA

Average wind speed in December - Lake Mills, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Lake Mills, IA

Average humidity in December - Lake Mills, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Lake Mills, IA

Average rainfall in December - Lake Mills, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").

Average rainfall days in December
Lake Mills, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Lake Mills, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lake Mills, IA

Average snowfall in December - Lake Mills, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.76"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lake Mills, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Lake Mills, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lake Mills, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lake Mills, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lake Mills, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Lake Mills, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Lake Mills, IA

Average UV index in December - Lake Mills, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Lake Mills, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Lake Mills, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Lake Mills, IA

Average visibility in December - Lake Mills, IA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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