December weather forecast
Garnavillo, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Garnavillo, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30°F (-1.1°C) and 19.9°F (-6.7°C).

Temperature

Garnavillo's progression into December involves a drop in the average high-temperature, receding from a chilly 43.2°F (6.2°C) in November to a subzero cold 30°F (-1.1°C). Throughout the month of December, Garnavillo expects an average low of 19.9°F (-6.7°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 5.2 days. Throughout December, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 138 rainfall days, and 29.21" (742mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Garnavillo, in December, snow falls for 10.5 days, with typically accumulated 3.39" (86mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Garnavillo, Iowa, there are 48.5 snowfall days, and 19.76" (502mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December translates into these guidelines:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 30°F (-1.1°C) and 19.9°F (-6.7°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Garnavillo, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Garnavillo, in December, during 5.2 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 3.39" (86mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year in Garnavillo, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Garnavillo have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 5min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Garnavillo have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Garnavillo is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Garnavillo, IA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Garnavillo, IA

Average pressure in December - Garnavillo, 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 (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Garnavillo, IA

Average wind speed in December - Garnavillo, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Garnavillo, IA

Average humidity in December - Garnavillo, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Garnavillo, IA

Average rainfall in December - Garnavillo, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.1").

Average rainfall days in December
Garnavillo, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Garnavillo, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Garnavillo, IA

Average snowfall in December - Garnavillo, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Garnavillo, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Garnavillo, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Garnavillo, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Garnavillo, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Garnavillo, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Garnavillo, IA

Average UV index in December - Garnavillo, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Garnavillo, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Garnavillo, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Garnavillo, IA

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

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July and August (5mi).

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