December weather forecast
Pilot Mound, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Pilot Mound, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21°F (-6.1°C) and 32°F (0°C).

Temperature

Stepping into December, Pilot Mound observes a temperature decline, with the average high falling from November's chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C) to a cold 32°F (0°C). Pilot Mound reports an average nighttime low-temperature of 21°F (-6.1°C) in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 4.8 days. Throughout December, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Pilot Mound, during the entire year, the rain falls for 126.1 days and collects up to 26.85" (682mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Pilot Mound, in December, snow falls for 8 days, with typically accumulated 2.32" (59mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 37.8 snowfall days, and 15.39" (391mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 7:25 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:54 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.6h.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 32°F (0°C) and a low-temperature of 21°F (-6.1°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 4.8 days. Throughout December, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Pilot Mound, during December, snow falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Pilot Mound have in December?

In Pilot Mound, the average day length in December is 9h and 10min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:54 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Pilot Mound have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Pilot Mound, IA

Average temperature in December - Pilot Mound, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 32°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Pilot Mound, IA

Average pressure in December - Pilot Mound, 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 (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Pilot Mound, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7mph).

Average humidity in December
Pilot Mound, IA

Average humidity in December - Pilot Mound, 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 (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Pilot Mound, IA

Average rainfall in December - Pilot Mound, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").

Average rainfall days in December
Pilot Mound, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Pilot Mound, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pilot Mound, IA

Average snowfall in December - Pilot Mound, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.32"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Pilot Mound, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Pilot Mound, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Pilot Mound, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pilot Mound, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
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 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pilot Mound, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Pilot Mound, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Pilot Mound, IA

Average UV index in December - Pilot Mound, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Pilot Mound, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Pilot Mound, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Pilot Mound, IA

Average visibility in December - Pilot Mound, 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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