Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
In the transition to December, Madrid observes a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 46.4°F (8°C) in November to a wintry 32.5°F (0.3°C). An average nighttime temperature of 21.4°F (-5.9°C) is witnessed throughout December.Humidity
In Madrid, Iowa, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.Rainfall
In Madrid, Iowa, in December, it is raining for 5.2 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Madrid, Iowa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130.8 days and collects up to 26.57" (675mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Madrid, during December, snow falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 36.3 snowfall days, and 13.27" (337mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:54 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Madrid, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
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How many days does it rain in December?
How many days does it snow in December?
What is the month with the shortest days?
What is the average length of the day in December?
When is the sunrise / sunset in December?
How long on average sun shines in December?
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
What is the UV index reading in December in Madrid?
Average temperature in December
Madrid, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 32.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 21.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Madrid, 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
Madrid, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7mph).
Average humidity in December
Madrid, IA
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Madrid, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.18"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.13").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.87").
Average rainfall days in December
Madrid, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.2 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Madrid, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 1.93"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Madrid, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Madrid, 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 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Madrid, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 19 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Madrid, 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
Madrid, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Madrid, 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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