December weather forecast
Montezuma, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Montezuma, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.3°F (-5.4°C) and max 33.8°F (1°C).

Temperature

December's onset brings a slight change in high-temperatures, falling from a frosty 46.8°F (8.2°C) in November to a wintry 33.8°F (1°C). Montezuma reports an average low-temperature of 22.3°F (-5.4°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

In Montezuma, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Montezuma, during December, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation. In Montezuma, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.7 days and collects up to 15.12" (384mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Montezuma. In Montezuma, Iowa, in December, snow falls for 7.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.94" (24mm) of snow. In Montezuma, Iowa, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.7 days and aggregates up to 6.54" (166mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

UV index

In Montezuma, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Montezuma?

In Montezuma, 33.8°F (1°C) is the average high-temperature and 22.3°F (-5.4°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Montezuma?

The average relative humidity in December in Montezuma, Iowa, is 80%.

How much does it rain in Montezuma in December?

In Montezuma, in December, during 5.5 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Montezuma in December?

In Montezuma, Iowa, during December, snow falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Montezuma?

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

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

In December, the average day length in Montezuma is 9h and 13min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Montezuma?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, in Montezuma, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Montezuma have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Montezuma, Iowa, is 4.6h.

How high is the UV index in December in Montezuma?

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

Average temperature in December - Montezuma, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Montezuma, IA

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

Average wind speed in December
Montezuma, IA

Average wind speed in December - Montezuma, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in December
Montezuma, IA

Average humidity in December - Montezuma, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Montezuma, IA

Average rainfall in December - Montezuma, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
Montezuma, IA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Montezuma, IA

Average snowfall in December - Montezuma, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Montezuma, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Montezuma, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Montezuma, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Montezuma, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Montezuma, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Montezuma, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Montezuma, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Montezuma, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Montezuma, IA

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

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

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