December weather forecast
Miller, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Miller, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 17.4°F (-8.1°C) and an average high of 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Temperature

December indicates a noticeable reduction in the average high-temperature, moving down from an icy 42.6°F (5.9°C) in November to a subzero cold 27.7°F (-2.4°C). During December, the average low-temperature is a still freezing cold 17.4°F (-8.1°C).

Humidity

In Miller, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 5.7 days. Throughout December, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Miller, Iowa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 136.2 days and collects up to 25.39" (645mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Miller, in December, snow falls for 12 days, with typically accumulated 3.35" (85mm) of snow. In Miller, during the entire year, snow falls for 55.1 days and aggregates up to 22.05" (560mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of December, in Miller, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Miller, the average sunshine in December is 4h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Miller, Iowa. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following instructions:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, in Miller, the average high-temperature is 27.7°F (-2.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 17.4°F (-8.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Miller, during December, the rain falls for 5.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Miller, during December, snow falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Miller?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 3min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Miller, the average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

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?

In Miller, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Miller, IA

Average temperature in December - Miller, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 27.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 17.4°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 (9.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Miller, IA

Average pressure in December - Miller, 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
Miller, IA

Average wind speed in December - Miller, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Miller, IA

Average humidity in December - Miller, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Miller, IA

Average rainfall in December - Miller, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

Average rainfall days in December
Miller, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Miller, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Miller, IA

Average snowfall in December - Miller, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.79").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Miller, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Miller, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12 days

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

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Miller, 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 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 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Miller, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Miller, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.6 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Miller, IA

Average UV index in December - Miller, 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Miller, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Miller, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Miller, IA

Average visibility in December - Miller, IA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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