Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
With December's onset, the weather shows a temperature decrease, transitioning from a chilly 48°F (8.9°C) in November to an icy 36°F (2.2°C). In the month of December, Mount Pleasant records a consistent average low-temperature of 24.6°F (-4.1°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.Rainfall
The months with the least rainfall are February and December Rain falls for 7.3 days and accumulates 1.38" (35mm) of rain.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Mount Pleasant, in December, during 6 snowfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 30.7 snowfall days, and 15" (381mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.5h.UV index
In Mount Pleasant, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Average temperature in December
Mount Pleasant, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 36°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 24.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Mount Pleasant, 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 (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Mount Pleasant, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Mount Pleasant, IA
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Mount Pleasant, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.38"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.29").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (1.38").
Average rainfall days in December
Mount Pleasant, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Mount Pleasant, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 1.65"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.76").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Mount Pleasant, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 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
Mount Pleasant, 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: 4h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Mount Pleasant, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 18 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Mount Pleasant, IA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Mount Pleasant, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 53
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Mount Pleasant, IA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (5mi).
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