December weather forecast
Missouri Valley, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Missouri Valley, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 33.3°F (0.7°C) and 21.4°F (-5.9°C).

Temperature

A shift in Missouri Valley's weather is observed as November turns into December, with the average high temperature reducing from a frosty 47.7°F (8.7°C) to a cold 33.3°F (0.7°C). Missouri Valley's nights in December experience an average temperature drop to a freezing cold 21.4°F (-5.9°C).

Humidity

In Missouri Valley, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Missouri Valley, in December, during 3.6 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Missouri Valley, during the entire year, the rain falls for 108.1 days and collects up to 16.1" (409mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Missouri Valley, in December, snow falls for 5.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.34" (34mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 27.6 snowfall days, and 7.28" (185mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Missouri Valley, is 33.3°F (0.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 21.4°F (-5.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Missouri Valley is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Missouri Valley, during December, the rain falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 5.7 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Missouri Valley have in December?

In December, the average day length in Missouri Valley is 9h and 14min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Missouri Valley have in December?

In Missouri Valley, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

When is 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?

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

Average temperature in December - Missouri Valley, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Missouri Valley, IA

Average pressure in December - Missouri Valley, 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 (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Missouri Valley, IA

Average wind speed in December - Missouri Valley, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Missouri Valley, IA

Average humidity in December - Missouri Valley, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

Average rainfall in December
Missouri Valley, IA

Average rainfall in December - Missouri Valley, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
Missouri Valley, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Missouri Valley, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Missouri Valley, IA

Average snowfall in December - Missouri Valley, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.34"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Missouri Valley, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Missouri Valley, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Missouri Valley, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Missouri Valley, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Missouri Valley, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Missouri Valley, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Missouri Valley, IA

Average UV index in December - Missouri Valley, 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
Missouri Valley, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Missouri Valley, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Missouri Valley, IA

Average visibility in December - Missouri Valley, 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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