December weather forecast
Castle Grove, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Castle Grove, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.4°F (-5.9°C) and 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

Temperature

The shift to December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 44.6°F (7°C) in November to a subzero cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C). The low-temperature averages to 21.4°F (-5.9°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

In Castle Grove, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Castle Grove, in December, it is raining for 7.7 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Castle Grove, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.5 days and collects up to 28.27" (718mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, in Castle Grove, it is snowing for 9.4 days. Throughout December, 3.07" (78mm) of snow is accumulated. In Castle Grove, during the entire year, snow falls for 43.2 days and aggregates up to 17.17" (436mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Castle Grove in December?

Castle Grove in December has an average high-temperature of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 21.4°F (-5.9°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Castle Grove, during December, the rain falls for 7.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Castle Grove, during December, snow falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Castle Grove?

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

How many hours of daylight does Castle Grove have in December?

In Castle Grove, the average day length in December is 9h and 9min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Castle Grove, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Castle Grove, 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 unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Castle Grove, IA

Average temperature in December - Castle Grove, 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
Castle Grove, IA

Average pressure in December - Castle Grove, 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
Castle Grove, IA

Average wind speed in December - Castle Grove, 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
Castle Grove, IA

Average humidity in December - Castle Grove, 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
Castle Grove, IA

Average rainfall in December - Castle Grove, 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
Castle Grove, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Castle Grove, 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
Castle Grove, IA

Average snowfall in December - Castle Grove, 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
Castle Grove, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Castle Grove, 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
Castle Grove, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Castle Grove, 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
Castle Grove, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Castle Grove, 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
Castle Grove, IA

Average UV index in December - Castle Grove, 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
Castle Grove, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Castle Grove, 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
Castle Grove, IA

Average visibility in December - Castle Grove, 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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