December weather forecast
Marcus, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Marcus, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 18.1°F (-7.7°C) and max 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Temperature

December is marked by a significant decrease, with the average high-temperature retreating from a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C) in November to a freezing cold 29.3°F (-1.5°C). December brings Marcus a consistent average low-temperature of 18.1°F (-7.7°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In Marcus, in December, it is raining for 3.5 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Marcus, there are 116.2 rainfall days, and 22.05" (560mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Marcus, in December, during 7.9 snowfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 38.2 snowfall days, and 14.76" (375mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.6h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 1 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jun 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and 18.1°F (-7.7°C) respectively. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Marcus, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Marcus, Iowa, in December, it is raining for 3.5 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Marcus, during December, snow falls for 7.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

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

In Marcus, the average day length in December is 9h and 5min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Marcus have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Marcus, IA

Average temperature in December - Marcus, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Marcus, IA

Average pressure in December - Marcus, 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 (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Marcus, IA

Average wind speed in December - Marcus, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Marcus, IA

Average humidity in December - Marcus, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

Average rainfall in December
Marcus, IA

Average rainfall in December - Marcus, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Marcus, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Marcus, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Marcus, IA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Marcus, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Marcus, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Marcus, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Marcus, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Marcus, IA

Average UV index in December - Marcus, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Marcus, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Marcus, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Marcus, IA

Average visibility in December - Marcus, 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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