December weather forecast
Mystic, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mystic, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and max 35.8°F (2.1°C).

Temperature

Mystic's transition into December involves a shift in temperature, receding from a frosty 48.4°F (9.1°C) in November to a cold 35.8°F (2.1°C). An average minimum temperature of 23.9°F (-4.5°C) is recorded during the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Mystic, during December, the rain falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation. In Mystic, during the entire year, the rain falls for 143.2 days and collects up to 27.48" (698mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Mystic, during December, snow falls for 7.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of snow. In Mystic, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.2 days and aggregates up to 15.31" (389mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Mystic is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:54 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

During December, Mystic experiences an average high-temperature of 35.8°F (2.1°C) and a low-temperature of 23.9°F (-4.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Mystic, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How much does it rain in Mystic in December?

In Mystic, Iowa, in December, it is raining for 7 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Mystic, Iowa, during December, snow falls for 7.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Mystic have in December?

In Mystic, the average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Mystic, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:54 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Mystic, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

How high is the UV index in December in Mystic?

In Mystic, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Mystic, IA

Average temperature in December - Mystic, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Mystic, IA

Average pressure in December - Mystic, 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
Mystic, IA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in December
Mystic, IA

Average humidity in December - Mystic, 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 (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Mystic, IA

Average rainfall in December - Mystic, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.02").

Average rainfall days in December
Mystic, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Mystic, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mystic, IA

Average snowfall in December - Mystic, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.33").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Mystic, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Mystic, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mystic, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mystic, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Mystic, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Mystic, IA

Average UV index in December - Mystic, 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
Mystic, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Mystic, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Mystic, IA

Average visibility in December - Mystic, 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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