December weather forecast
Plymouth, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Plymouth, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 18°F (-7.8°C) and 28.4°F (-2°C).

Temperature

December's onset brings a clear reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 42.8°F (6°C) in November to a freezing cold 28.4°F (-2°C). During the month of December, the temperature falls to an average of 18°F (-7.8°C).

Humidity

In Plymouth, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Plymouth, during the entire year, the rain falls for 129.5 days and collects up to 25.98" (660mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Plymouth, in December, during 11.7 snowfall days, 3.35" (85mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 50.1 snowfall days, and 21.69" (551mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Plymouth, the average sunshine in December is 4.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 1 transforms into the following advice:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

Plymouth in December has an average high-temperature of 28.4°F (-2°C) and an average low-temperature of 18°F (-7.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Plymouth, during December, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Plymouth, in December, during 11.7 snowfall days, 3.35" (85mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Plymouth have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 2min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Plymouth, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Plymouth have in December?

In Plymouth, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December in Plymouth?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Plymouth, IA

Average temperature in December - Plymouth, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 28.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10°F).

Average pressure in December
Plymouth, IA

Average pressure in December - Plymouth, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Plymouth, IA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Plymouth, IA

Average humidity in December - Plymouth, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Plymouth, IA

Average rainfall in December - Plymouth, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").

Average rainfall days in December
Plymouth, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Plymouth, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Plymouth, IA

Average snowfall in December - Plymouth, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Plymouth, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Plymouth, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Plymouth, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Plymouth, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Plymouth, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Plymouth, IA

Average UV index in December - Plymouth, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Plymouth, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Plymouth, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Plymouth, IA

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

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

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