December weather forecast
Rome, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Rome, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 24.6°F (-4.1°C) and 36°F (2.2°C).

Temperature

In Rome, the average high-temperature in December decreases from a frosty 48°F (8.9°C) in November to a wintry 36°F (2.2°C). During the month of December, an average low-temperature of 24.6°F (-4.1°C) is recorded.

Humidity

In Rome, the average relative humidity in December 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 Rome, during December, snow falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of snow. In Rome, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.7 days and aggregates up to 15" (381mm) 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 7:12 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Rome, the average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

UV index

In Rome, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature during December is 36°F (2.2°C) and the low-temperature is 24.6°F (-4.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Rome?

In Rome, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

What is the driest month in Rome?

February and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 7.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December in Rome?

In Rome, in December, it is raining for 7.3 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Rome, in December, snow falls for 6 days, with typically accumulated 1.65" (42mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Rome.

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Rome?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Rome, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

How high is the UV index in December in Rome?

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

Average temperature in December - Rome, 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
Rome, IA

Average pressure in December - Rome, 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
Rome, IA

Average wind speed in December - Rome, 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
Rome, IA

Average humidity in December - Rome, 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
Rome, IA

Average rainfall in December - Rome, 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
Rome, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Rome, 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
Rome, IA

Average snowfall in December - Rome, 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
Rome, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Rome, 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
Rome, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rome, 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
Rome, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Rome, 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
Rome, IA

Average UV index in December - Rome, 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
Rome, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Rome, 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
Rome, IA

Average visibility in December - Rome, 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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