December weather forecast
Milford, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Milford, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and min 16.3°F (-8.7°C).

Temperature

A notable decrease in the average high-temperature is observed during December, falling from a cold 42.4°F (5.8°C) in November to a freezing cold 27.3°F (-2.6°C). December's average low-temperature reading in Milford settles at a still subzero cold 16.3°F (-8.7°C).

Humidity

In Milford, Iowa, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In Milford, during December, the rain falls for 4.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Milford, Iowa, there are 121.8 rainfall days, and 23.27" (591mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Milford, Iowa, during December, snow falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.78" (96mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Milford, there are 48.3 snowfall days, and 21.18" (538mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of December, in Milford, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:55 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Milford is 4.3h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Milford in December?

December temperatures in Milford vary between a high-temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and a low-temperature of 16.3°F (-8.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Milford?

In Milford, Iowa, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

How many days does it rain in December in Milford?

In December, in Milford, Iowa, the rain falls for 4.4 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Milford in December?

In Milford, Iowa, in December, during 11 snowfall days, 3.78" (96mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Milford?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Milford have in December?

In Milford, the average day length in December is 9h and 2min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Milford?

On the first day of December in Milford, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:55 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Milford?

In Milford, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Milford?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Milford, IA

Average temperature in December - Milford, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 27.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Milford, IA

Average pressure in December - Milford, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Milford, IA

Average wind speed in December - Milford, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.8mph

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

Average humidity in December
Milford, IA

Average humidity in December - Milford, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Milford, IA

Average rainfall in December - Milford, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.83").

Average rainfall days in December
Milford, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Milford, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Milford, IA

Average snowfall in December - Milford, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.78"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Milford, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Milford, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Milford, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Milford, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Milford, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Milford, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Milford, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Milford, IA

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

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

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