December weather forecast
Murray, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Murray, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 34.9°F (1.6°C) and an average low of 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

Temperature

The start of December comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, receding from a frosty 47.8°F (8.8°C) in November to an icy 34.9°F (1.6°C). During December, the average low-temperature is a freezing cold 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall in Murray. Rain falls for 4.9 days and accumulates 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Murray. In Murray, in December, during 6.2 snowfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Murray, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.8 days and aggregates up to 11.77" (299mm) 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 7:22 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of December, in Murray, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In Murray, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Updated: Jul 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Murray, 34.9°F (1.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 22.8°F (-5.1°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

What is the driest month in Murray?

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 4.9 days and typically collects 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Murray?

In Murray, during December, the rain falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Murray, during December, snow falls for 6.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) 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 Murray have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 17min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Murray?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Murray is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Murray, IA

Average temperature in December - Murray, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.9°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 (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Murray, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Murray, IA

Average wind speed in December - Murray, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph

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 (7.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Murray, IA

Average humidity in December - Murray, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Murray, IA

Average rainfall in December - Murray, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Murray, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Murray, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.9 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (16.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Murray, IA

Average snowfall in December - Murray, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Murray, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Murray, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Murray, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Murray, IA

Average UV index in December - Murray, 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
Murray, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Murray, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Murray, IA

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

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

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