Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
Monticello's transition into December involves a shift in temperature, receding from a chilly 44.6°F (7°C) in November to a freezing cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C). Monticello, in December, experiences an average temperature of 21.4°F (-5.9°C) at night.Humidity
In Monticello, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.Rainfall
In December, in Monticello, the rain falls for 7.7 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Monticello, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.5 days and collects up to 28.27" (718mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Monticello, in December, during 9.4 snowfall days, 3.07" (78mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Monticello, during the entire year, snow falls for 43.2 days and aggregates up to 17.17" (436mm) 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 7:14 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:42 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 1 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Average temperature in December
Monticello, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 31.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 21.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Monticello, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Monticello, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Monticello, IA
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Monticello, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.42"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.25").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.26").
Average rainfall days in December
Monticello, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Monticello, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 3.07"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Monticello, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 9.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.1 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
Monticello, 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 months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Monticello, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Monticello, 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
Monticello, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 57
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Monticello, 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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