December weather forecast
Monona, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Monona, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 18.7°F (-7.4°C) and 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Temperature

December comes with a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from November's icy 42.6°F (5.9°C) to a subzero cold 29.3°F (-1.5°C). An average low-temperature of 18.7°F (-7.4°C) is common in Monona during the nights of December.

Humidity

In Monona, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In December, in Monona, the rain falls for 6.1 days. Throughout December, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Monona, Iowa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.2 days and collects up to 31.85" (809mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Monona, in December, during 12.5 snowfall days, 4.88" (124mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Monona, during the entire year, snow falls for 59.9 days and aggregates up to 25.67" (652mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Monona, Iowa. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Monona?

During December, Monona experiences an average high-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and a low-temperature of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Monona?

In Monona, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How many days does it rain in December in Monona?

In December, in Monona, Iowa, the rain falls for 6.1 days. Throughout December, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Monona?

In December, in Monona, it is snowing for 12.5 days. Throughout December, 4.88" (124mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Monona?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Monona, Iowa.

What is the average length of the day in December in Monona?

In December, the average day length in Monona, Iowa, is 9h and 4min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Monona?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, in Monona, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Monona have in December?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Monona?

The months with the lowest UV index in Monona are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December in Monona?

In Monona, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Monona, IA

Average temperature in December - Monona, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.3°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 (22.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10°F).

Average pressure in December
Monona, IA

Average pressure in December - Monona, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Monona, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Monona, IA

Average humidity in December - Monona, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Monona, IA

Average rainfall in December - Monona, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (5.08").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.18").

Average rainfall days in December
Monona, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Monona, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Monona, IA

Average snowfall in December - Monona, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.88"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.57").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Monona, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Monona, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Monona, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Monona, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Monona, IA

Average UV index in December - Monona, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Monona, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Monona, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Monona, IA

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

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

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