December weather forecast
Galva, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Galva, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 19.6°F (-6.9°C) and an average high of 30°F (-1.1°C).

Temperature

The changeover to December signals a significant decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a frosty 44.6°F (7°C) in November to a freezing cold 30°F (-1.1°C). The temperature lowers to an average of 19.6°F (-6.9°C) during December nights.

Humidity

In Galva, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Galva, during December, the rain falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Galva, there are 117.4 rainfall days, and 24.61" (625mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Galva, Iowa, are January through May, October through December. In Galva, in December, snow falls for 8 days, with typically accumulated 2.09" (53mm) of snow. In Galva, Iowa, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.4 days and aggregates up to 16.57" (421mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Galva, Iowa, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Galva, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:58 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.6h.

UV index

In Galva, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Galva in December?

December temperatures in Galva vary between a high-temperature of 30°F (-1.1°C) and a low-temperature of 19.6°F (-6.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Galva?

The average relative humidity in December in Galva, Iowa, is 81%.

How much does it rain in Galva in December?

In December, in Galva, the rain falls for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Galva?

In December, it is snowing for 8 days. Throughout December, 2.09" (53mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Galva?

The month with the shortest days in Galva, Iowa, is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Galva?

The average day length in December in Galva, Iowa, is 9h and 7min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Galva?

On the first day of December in Galva, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:58 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Galva have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Galva is 4.6h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Galva?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Galva is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Galva, IA

Average temperature in December - Galva, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 30°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Galva, IA

Average pressure in December - Galva, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Galva, IA

Average wind speed in December - Galva, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Galva, IA

Average humidity in December - Galva, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (67%).

Average rainfall in December
Galva, IA

Average rainfall in December - Galva, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.79").

Average rainfall days in December
Galva, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Galva, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Galva, IA

Average snowfall in December - Galva, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Galva, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Galva, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Galva, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Galva, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Galva, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Galva, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Galva, IA

Average UV index in December - Galva, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Galva, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Galva, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Galva, IA

Average visibility in December - Galva, IA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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