December weather forecast
Massey, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Massey, is still a freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and an average low of 21.2°F (-6°C).

Temperature

The transition into December indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to a subzero cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C) from November's frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C). During the month of December, an average low-temperature of 21.2°F (-6°C) is recorded.

Humidity

In Massey, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Massey, Iowa, in December, it is raining for 7.2 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Massey, during the entire year, the rain falls for 140.9 days and collects up to 28.11" (714mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Massey, during December, snow falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of snow. In Massey, during the entire year, snow falls for 46.4 days and aggregates up to 17.64" (448mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:39 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Massey, the average sunshine in December is 4.2h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value 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 1 transforms into these recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Massey, is 31.5°F (-0.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 21.2°F (-6°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Massey, in December, during 7.2 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 9.3 days. Throughout December, 3.03" (77mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Massey have in December?

In Massey, the average day length in December is 9h and 8min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:39 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Massey have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Massey, IA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Massey, IA

Average pressure in December - Massey, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Massey, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Massey, IA

Average humidity in December - Massey, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Massey, IA

Average rainfall in December - Massey, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.18").

Average rainfall days in December
Massey, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Massey, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Massey, IA

Average snowfall in December - Massey, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.03"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.08").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Massey, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Massey, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Massey, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Massey, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Massey, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Massey, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Massey, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Massey, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Massey, IA

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

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

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