December weather forecast
Miles, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Miles, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and an average high of 32.7°F (0.4°C).

Temperature

December weather is marked by a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C) in November to a cold 32.7°F (0.4°C). In Miles, the December nights cool down to an average low of 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8 days. Throughout December, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Miles, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.3 days and collects up to 29.76" (756mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Miles. In Miles, in December, snow falls for 8.7 days, with typically accumulated 2.56" (65mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 41.2 snowfall days, and 16.73" (425mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Miles.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:39 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.1h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Miles. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Miles in December?

The high-temperature in Miles during December is 32.7°F (0.4°C) and the low-temperature is 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Miles?

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

How much does it rain in Miles in December?

In Miles, during December, the rain falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Miles in December?

In Miles, during December, snow falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Miles?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

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

In Miles, Iowa, the average day length in December is 9h and 10min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Miles?

On the first day of December in Miles, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:39 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Miles?

The average sunshine duration in December in Miles is 4.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Miles?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Miles?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index 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
Miles, IA

Average temperature in December - Miles, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Miles, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Miles, IA

Average wind speed in December - Miles, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Miles, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Miles, IA

Average rainfall in December - Miles, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.38").

Average rainfall days in December
Miles, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Miles, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Miles, IA

Average snowfall in December - Miles, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.56"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.12").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Miles, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Miles, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Miles, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

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 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Miles, IA

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Miles, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Miles, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Miles, 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 September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Miles, IA

Average visibility in December - Miles, 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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