December weather forecast
McIntire, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in McIntire, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 17.4°F (-8.1°C) and 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Temperature

Transition into December marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a wintry 41.5°F (5.3°C) in November to a subzero cold 27.5°F (-2.5°C). During the month of December, McIntire experiences a steady low-temperature average of 17.4°F (-8.1°C).

Humidity

In McIntire, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

Rainfall

In McIntire, Iowa, during December, the rain falls for 5.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 135.3 rainfall days, and 26.54" (674mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In McIntire, in December, during 11.9 snowfall days, 3.86" (98mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In McIntire, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.9 days and aggregates up to 22.83" (580mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in McIntire, Iowa, is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, in McIntire, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in McIntire. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in McIntire in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in McIntire are 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and 17.4°F (-8.1°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in McIntire?

The average relative humidity in December in McIntire is 87%.

How much does it rain in McIntire in December?

In McIntire, Iowa, during December, the rain falls for 5.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in McIntire?

In McIntire, Iowa, in December, during 11.9 snowfall days, 3.86" (98mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in McIntire?

December has the shortest days of the year in McIntire, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does McIntire have in December?

In December, the average day length in McIntire is 9h and 1min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in McIntire?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does McIntire have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in McIntire is 4h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in December in McIntire?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in McIntire is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
McIntire, IA

Average temperature in December - McIntire, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 27.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 17.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).

Average pressure in December
McIntire, IA

Average pressure in December - McIntire, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
McIntire, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in December
McIntire, IA

Average humidity in December - McIntire, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
McIntire, IA

Average rainfall in December - McIntire, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").

Average rainfall days in December
McIntire, IA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

Average snowfall in December
McIntire, IA

Average snowfall in December - McIntire, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.86"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
McIntire, IA

Average snowfall days in December - McIntire, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - McIntire, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
McIntire, IA

Average sunshine days in December - McIntire, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.5 days).

Average UV index in December
McIntire, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
McIntire, IA

Average cloud cover in December - McIntire, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
McIntire, IA

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

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

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