December weather forecast
Montrose, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Montrose, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 37.4°F (3°C) and an average low of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

Montrose's progression into December includes a drop in the average high-temperature, from a chilly 49.3°F (9.6°C) in November to a wintry 37.4°F (3°C). In December, the temperature drops to an average of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) at night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Montrose, in December, during 7.1 rainfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Montrose, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147.8 days and collects up to 30.98" (787mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Montrose, during December, snow falls for 6.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of snow. In Montrose, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.7 days and aggregates up to 14.88" (378mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Montrose, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Montrose in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 37.4°F (3°C) and a low-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Montrose?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Montrose, during December, the rain falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Montrose, Iowa, in December, snow falls for 6.2 days, with typically accumulated 2.17" (55mm) of snow.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Montrose have in December?

In December, the average day length in Montrose is 9h and 20min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Montrose.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Montrose?

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

Average temperature in December - Montrose, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.4°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 (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Montrose, IA

Average pressure in December - Montrose, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Montrose, IA

Average wind speed in December - Montrose, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Montrose, IA

Average humidity in December - Montrose, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Montrose, IA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.38").

Average rainfall days in December
Montrose, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Montrose, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Montrose, IA

Average snowfall in December - Montrose, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Montrose, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Montrose, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Montrose, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Montrose, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Montrose, IA

Average UV index in December - Montrose, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Montrose, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Montrose, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Montrose, IA

Average visibility in December - Montrose, 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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