December weather forecast
Elwood, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Elwood, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.3°F (-5.4°C) and max 32.7°F (0.4°C).

Temperature

As November transitions to December, the average high-temperature falls from a frosty 45°F (7.2°C) to a cold 32.7°F (0.4°C). An average low-temperature of 22.3°F (-5.4°C) is observed during the December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Elwood, Iowa, in December, during 6.9 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Elwood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 143.3 days and collects up to 29.76" (756mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Elwood are January through April, October through December. In Elwood, in December, during 8.3 snowfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Elwood, during the entire year, snow falls for 40.2 days and aggregates up to 17.48" (444mm) of snow.

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 7:12 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

Sunshine

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: During December, 1 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Elwood in December?

In Elwood, 32.7°F (0.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 22.3°F (-5.4°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December in Elwood?

The average relative humidity in December in Elwood is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December in Elwood?

In Elwood, during December, the rain falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Elwood in December?

In December, in Elwood, Iowa, it is snowing for 8.3 days. Throughout December, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Elwood?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Elwood?

In Elwood, the average day length in December is 9h and 11min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Elwood?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, in Elwood, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Elwood?

The average sunshine duration in December in Elwood, Iowa, is 4.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Elwood?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Elwood?

In Elwood, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Elwood, IA

Average temperature in December - Elwood, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Elwood, IA

Average pressure in December - Elwood, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Elwood, IA

Average wind speed in December - Elwood, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Elwood, IA

Average humidity in December - Elwood, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Elwood, IA

Average rainfall in December - Elwood, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.34").

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Average rainfall days in December
Elwood, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Elwood, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Elwood, IA

Average snowfall in December - Elwood, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Elwood, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Elwood, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Elwood, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Elwood, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Elwood, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Elwood, IA

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

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Elwood, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Elwood, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Elwood, IA

Average visibility in December - Elwood, 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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