December weather forecast
Garden Grove, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Garden Grove, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and 35.6°F (2°C).

Temperature

Garden Grove observes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's frosty 48.6°F (9.2°C) to an icy 35.6°F (2°C). Garden Grove's nighttime temperature during December is consistently averaged at a subzero cold 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Humidity

In Garden Grove, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

January and December are months with the least rain in Garden Grove when the rain falls for 5.7 days and typically aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Garden Grove, in December, during 5.9 snowfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 30.2 snowfall days, and 10.16" (258mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Garden Grove, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Garden Grove is 4.9h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, in Garden Grove, the average high-temperature is 35.6°F (2°C), and the average low-temperature is 23.4°F (-4.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Garden Grove, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 5.7 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Garden Grove, in December, it is raining for 5.7 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 5.9 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year in Garden Grove, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 18min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Garden Grove, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Garden Grove, IA

Average temperature in December - Garden Grove, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Garden Grove, IA

Average pressure in December - Garden Grove, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Garden Grove, IA

Average wind speed in December - Garden Grove, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Garden Grove, IA

Average humidity in December - Garden Grove, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Garden Grove, IA

Average rainfall in December - Garden Grove, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.43").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
Garden Grove, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Garden Grove, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Garden Grove, IA

Average snowfall in December - Garden Grove, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Garden Grove, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Garden Grove, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Garden Grove, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Garden Grove, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Garden Grove, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Garden Grove, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Garden Grove, IA

Average UV index in December - Garden Grove, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Garden Grove, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Garden Grove, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Garden Grove, IA

Average visibility in December - Garden Grove, 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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