December weather forecast
Mackey, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mackey, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and 20.5°F (-6.4°C).

Temperature

The start of December signals a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a chilly 45°F (7.2°C) in November to a freezing cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C). Throughout December, the nighttime temperature in Mackey averages to 20.5°F (-6.4°C).

Humidity

In Mackey, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Mackey, during December, the rain falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 143.3 rainfall days, and 29.25" (743mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Mackey, in December, snow falls for 10.5 days, with typically accumulated 3.27" (83mm) of snow. In Mackey, during the entire year, snow falls for 45.8 days and aggregates up to 16.85" (428mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Mackey is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of December, in Mackey, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Mackey, Iowa, the average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Mackey?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and a low-temperature of 20.5°F (-6.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Mackey?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in Mackey in December?

In Mackey, Iowa, in December, it is raining for 5.6 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Mackey in December?

In December, it is snowing for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 3.27" (83mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Mackey?

The month with the shortest days in Mackey is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

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

In December, the average day length in Mackey, Iowa, is 9h and 10min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Mackey?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, in Mackey, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Mackey have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Mackey?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Mackey?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Mackey is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Mackey, IA

Average temperature in December - Mackey, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Mackey, IA

Average pressure in December - Mackey, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"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
Mackey, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Mackey, IA

Average humidity in December - Mackey, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Mackey, IA

Average rainfall in December - Mackey, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

Average rainfall days in December
Mackey, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Mackey, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.6 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mackey, IA

Average snowfall in December - Mackey, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.27"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.45").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Mackey, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Mackey, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mackey, IA

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Mackey, IA

Average UV index in December - Mackey, 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
Mackey, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Mackey, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Mackey, IA

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

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

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