December weather forecast
Gilbertville, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Gilbertville, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 20.5°F (-6.4°C) and an average high of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

Gilbertville in December experiences a subtle temperature decline, with average high-temperatures reducing from a frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C) in November to a freezing cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C). Gilbertville's nights in December experience an average temperature drop to 20.5°F (-6.4°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Gilbertville, in December, during 5.8 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 133.6 rainfall days, and 28.27" (718mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Gilbertville, in December, snow falls for 8.9 days, with typically accumulated 2.8" (71mm) of snow. In Gilbertville, during the entire year, snow falls for 41.6 days and aggregates up to 15.24" (387mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of December, in Gilbertville, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 transforms into these recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and a low-temperature of 20.5°F (-6.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Gilbertville, during December, the rain falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Gilbertville, Iowa, in December, snow falls for 8.9 days, with typically accumulated 2.8" (71mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 8min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Gilbertville.

What is the UV index reading in December?

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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Gilbertville, IA

Average temperature in December - Gilbertville, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.1°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 (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12°F).

Average pressure in December
Gilbertville, IA

Average pressure in December - Gilbertville, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Gilbertville, IA

Average wind speed in December - Gilbertville, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

Average humidity in December
Gilbertville, IA

Average humidity in December - Gilbertville, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Gilbertville, IA

Average rainfall in December - Gilbertville, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.29").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.02").

Average rainfall days in December
Gilbertville, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Gilbertville, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gilbertville, IA

Average snowfall in December - Gilbertville, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Gilbertville, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Gilbertville, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gilbertville, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gilbertville, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Gilbertville, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10 days).

Average UV index in December
Gilbertville, IA

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Gilbertville, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Gilbertville, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Gilbertville, IA

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

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

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