December weather forecast
Mineola, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Mineola, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 34.7°F (1.5°C) and an average low of 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

Temperature

As December arrives, Mineola's weather displays a notable decrease in high-temperatures, falling from November's chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C) to a wintry 34.7°F (1.5°C). Mineola records an average low-temperature of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Mineola is 77%.

Rainfall

In Mineola, Iowa, in December, it is raining for 5.2 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Mineola, during the entire year, the rain falls for 129.5 days and collects up to 27.48" (698mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Mineola, Iowa, in December, snow falls for 6.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.97" (50mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 31.3 snowfall days, and 12.56" (319mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Mineola are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Mineola, is 34.7°F (1.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 22.5°F (-5.3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Mineola, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 5.2 days. Throughout December, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Mineola, in December, during 6.5 snowfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 16min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Mineola?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Mineola have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Mineola is 5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, February, 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?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Mineola, IA

Average temperature in December - Mineola, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Mineola, IA

Average pressure in December - Mineola, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"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
Mineola, IA

Average wind speed in December - Mineola, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Mineola, IA

Average humidity in December - Mineola, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

Average rainfall in December
Mineola, IA

Average rainfall in December - Mineola, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.57").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.83").

Average rainfall days in December
Mineola, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Mineola, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mineola, IA

Average snowfall in December - Mineola, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.97"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.9").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Mineola, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Mineola, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mineola, 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: 5h and 0min

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 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mineola, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Mineola, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Mineola, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Mineola, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Mineola, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Mineola, IA

Average visibility in December - Mineola, 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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