December weather forecast
Macksburg, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Macksburg, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 34.3°F (1.3°C) and an average low of 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

Temperature

Macksburg's weather changes with the onset of December, slightly falling from a frosty 47.3°F (8.5°C) in November to an icy 34.3°F (1.3°C). During December, Macksburg witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Macksburg is 78%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 5.9 days. Throughout December, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 133 rainfall days, and 26.14" (664mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Macksburg are January through May, October through December. In Macksburg, in December, during 7.5 snowfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Macksburg, during the entire year, snow falls for 35 days and aggregates up to 15.04" (382mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:58 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Macksburg, Iowa, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Macksburg, records 34.3°F (1.3°C), while the low-temperature is 22.5°F (-5.3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in Macksburg in December?

In Macksburg, during December, the rain falls for 5.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Macksburg, in December, snow falls for 7.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.97" (50mm) 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 in Macksburg.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 16min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:58 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Macksburg have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Macksburg, IA

Average temperature in December - Macksburg, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Macksburg, IA

Average pressure in December - Macksburg, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Macksburg, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

Average humidity in December
Macksburg, IA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Macksburg, IA

Average rainfall in December - Macksburg, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").

Average rainfall days in December
Macksburg, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Macksburg, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.9 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Macksburg, IA

Average snowfall in December - Macksburg, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.97"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Macksburg, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Macksburg, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Macksburg, 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 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Macksburg, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Macksburg, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Macksburg, IA

Average UV index in December - Macksburg, 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
Macksburg, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Macksburg, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Macksburg, IA

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

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

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