Maquoketa Weather in December

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

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

December is in the winter in Maquoketa and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -0°C (32°F), whilst at night -9°C (16°F) is normal.

Maquoketa weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -0.1°C 31.8°F
Nightly temperature -9.1°C 15.6°F
Average temperature -4.6°C 23.7°F
Daily sunshine 4.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 47 mm 1.9 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 8.1°C 46.6°F
Humidity 76%
Windspeed 18kph 11 mph

On average December is the 3rd driest month of the year in Maquoketa with around 47mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 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 Maquoketa

Maquoketa average temperature in December

December rainfall

Maquoketa average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Maquoketa 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 Maquoketa in December 2024.

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Maquoketa weather stats

Maquoketa weather statistics
Hottest month: July 29°C 84.2°F
Driest month: February 30mm 1.2ins
Sunniest month: August 10.2hrs
Coldest month: January -3.2°C 26.2°F
Wettest month: June 111mm 4.4ins
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