December weather forecast
Maloy, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Maloy, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 35.2°F (1.8°C) and an average low of 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Maloy's average high-temperature adjusts, receding from November's frosty 48.4°F (9.1°C) to an icy 35.2°F (1.8°C). During the month of December, an average temperature of 23.2°F (-4.9°C) is noted during the nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are February and December Rain falls for 5.4 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Maloy, in December, snow falls for 5.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.42" (36mm) of snow. In Maloy, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.7 days and aggregates up to 11.85" (301mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Maloy, the average sunshine in December is 5h.

UV index

In Maloy, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Maloy, in December, the average high-temperature is 35.2°F (1.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 23.2°F (-4.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are February and December Rain falls for 5.4 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in December?

In Maloy, in December, during 5.4 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Maloy, Iowa, in December, snow falls for 5.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length in Maloy is 9h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Maloy have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5h.

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 risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Maloy, IA

Average temperature in December - Maloy, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Maloy, IA

Average pressure in December - Maloy, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"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
Maloy, IA

Average wind speed in December - Maloy, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Maloy, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Maloy, IA

Average rainfall in December - Maloy, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.86").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Maloy, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Maloy, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Maloy, IA

Average snowfall in December - Maloy, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Maloy, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Maloy, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Maloy, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

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 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Maloy, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Maloy, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Maloy, IA

Average UV index in December - Maloy, 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
Maloy, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Maloy, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Maloy, IA

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

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

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