December weather forecast
Meservey, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Meservey, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

Temperature

Witnessing a clear drop in December, the average high-temperature declines from November's chilly 43.2°F (6.2°C) to a subzero cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C). Meservey temperatures generally rest at a low of 18.3°F (-7.6°C) during the December nights.

Humidity

In Meservey, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In Meservey, Iowa, during December, the rain falls for 4.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 136.3 rainfall days, and 26.18" (665mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Meservey, in December, snow falls for 9.7 days, with typically accumulated 2.87" (73mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 44.7 snowfall days, and 20.51" (521mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.2h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and 18.3°F (-7.6°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Meservey, Iowa, in December, it is raining for 4.6 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Meservey?

In December, it is snowing for 9.7 days. Throughout December, 2.87" (73mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Meservey have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 5min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Meservey, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Meservey, IA

Average temperature in December - Meservey, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 28.8°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 (23.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.3°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 (10.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Meservey, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Meservey, IA

Average wind speed in December - Meservey, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Meservey, IA

Average humidity in December - Meservey, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Meservey, IA

Average rainfall in December - Meservey, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

Average rainfall days in December
Meservey, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Meservey, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Meservey, IA

Average snowfall in December - Meservey, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Meservey, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Meservey, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Meservey, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Meservey, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Meservey, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10 days).

Average UV index in December
Meservey, IA

Average UV index in December - Meservey, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Meservey, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Meservey, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Meservey, IA

Average visibility in December - Meservey, 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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