Independence Weather in December

What's the weather like in Independence (Iowa) in December 2024?

The climate in Independence during December can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.

December is in the winter in Independence and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -11°C (13°F) is normal.

Independence weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -0.9°C 30.4°F
Nightly temperature -10.7°C 12.7°F
Average temperature -5.8°C 21.6°F
Daily sunshine 4.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 37 mm 1.4 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 8.9°C 48°F
Humidity 77%
Windspeed 18.7kph 12 mph

On average December is the 3rd driest month of the year in Independence with around 37mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Independence

Independence average temperature in December

December rainfall

Independence average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Independence average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Independence in December 2024.