December weather forecast
Millerton, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Millerton, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 35.6°F (2°C) and an average low of 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

Temperature

The commencement of December involves a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature dropping from a frosty 48.4°F (9.1°C) in November to a wintry 35.6°F (2°C). Throughout the month of December, Millerton observes an average nighttime temperature of 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 5.5 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Millerton, in December, snow falls for 5.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.98" (25mm) of snow. In Millerton, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.4 days and aggregates up to 11.34" (288mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:55 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

UV index

In Millerton, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 35.6°F (2°C) and a low-temperature of 23.5°F (-4.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 5.5 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in December?

In Millerton, in December, during 5.5 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 5.7 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Millerton, Iowa, the average day length in December is 9h and 18min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:55 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Millerton is 4.8h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Millerton, IA

Average temperature in December - Millerton, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Millerton, IA

Average pressure in December - Millerton, 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 (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Millerton, IA

Average wind speed in December - Millerton, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in December
Millerton, IA

Average humidity in December - Millerton, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Millerton, IA

Average rainfall in December - Millerton, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.31").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Millerton, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Millerton, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Millerton, IA

Average snowfall in December - Millerton, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Millerton, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Millerton, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Millerton, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

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 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Millerton, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Millerton, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Millerton, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Millerton, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Millerton, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Millerton, IA

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

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

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