December weather in Essex, IA
The average temperature in Essex in December is 28.5°F (19.1°F–37.9°F). Average precipitation: 1.40 inches. Average snowfall is 5.8 inches.
December is a winter month in Essex, and is cooler than the annual average of 51.8°F. Daily temperatures swing about 18.8°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 5 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 5m. For travel, December is cold.
Avg High
37.9°F
Avg Low
19.1°F
Precipitation
1.40 in
Snow
5.8 in
December records in Essex
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 64.9°F (1995) | -2.0°F (1944) | 1.10 in (1986) |
| December 2 | 66.0°F (1998) | -2.9°F (1985) | 0.86 in (2007) |
| December 3 | 69.1°F (2021) | 3.0°F (1966) | 1.50 in (1997) |
| December 4 | 66.9°F (1998) | 1.0°F (2025) | 1.30 in (1973) |
| December 5 | 69.1°F (2001) | 1.9°F (1964) | 0.87 in (1948) |
| December 6 | 73.0°F (1939) | -9.0°F (1950) | 0.50 in (2004) |
| December 7 | 61.0°F (1939) | -4.0°F (1950) | 1.38 in (1980) |
| December 8 | 68.0°F (1946) | -8.0°F (1976) | 1.57 in (1980) |
| December 9 | 64.9°F (1918) | -11.0°F (2005) | 1.24 in (2009) |
| December 10 | 62.1°F (2020) | -9.0°F (2009) | 0.80 in (2003) |
| December 11 | 66.0°F (1965) | -7.1°F (2009) | 0.95 in (2007) |
| December 12 | 63.0°F (1968) | -9.0°F (1962) | 0.68 in (1972) |
| December 13 | 60.1°F (1975) | -18.9°F (1961) | 1.22 in (2015) |
| December 14 | 60.1°F (1975) | -18.9°F (1985) | 2.13 in (2015) |
| December 15 | 62.1°F (2021) | -15.0°F (1989) | 0.54 in (1940) |
| December 16 | 73.0°F (2021) | -13.0°F (1989) | 0.63 in (1940) |
| December 17 | 71.1°F (1939) | -8.0°F (1989) | 0.33 in (1967) |
| December 18 | 63.0°F (1976) | -18.0°F (1981) | 1.20 in (1968) |
| December 19 | 59.0°F (2013) | -25.1°F (1983) | 0.65 in (2008) |
| December 20 | 64.9°F (1941) | -22.0°F (1983) | 0.54 in (1991) |
| December 21 | 60.1°F (1941) | -16.1°F (1989) | 1.12 in (2006) |
| December 22 | 59.0°F (1957) | -26.0°F (1983) | 0.90 in (1961) |
| December 23 | 71.1°F (1964) | -23.1°F (1989) | 1.45 in (1941) |
| December 24 | 59.0°F (2025) | -22.0°F (1989) | 1.29 in (2015) |
| December 25 | 62.1°F (1936) | -18.0°F (1983) | 1.29 in (2009) |
| December 26 | 62.1°F (1959) | -17.0°F (1948) | 0.62 in (1942) |
| December 27 | 64.9°F (1946) | -17.0°F (2017) | 0.95 in (1959) |
| December 28 | 66.9°F (1984) | -13.0°F (2017) | 1.25 in (1982) |
| December 29 | 66.9°F (1984) | -9.9°F (1983) | 0.73 in (1948) |
| December 30 | 62.1°F (1956) | -14.1°F (1983) | 0.90 in (1972) |
| December 31 | 66.9°F (2004) | -15.0°F (1976) | 0.75 in (2006) |