December weather forecast
Gilman, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Gilman, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between max 33.1°F (0.6°C) and min 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

Temperature

Onset of December witnesses a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C) in November to a cold 33.1°F (0.6°C). The nighttime temperature dips to a freezing cold 22.1°F (-5.5°C) on average during December.

Humidity

In Gilman, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Gilman, in December, during 5.7 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Gilman, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.5 days and collects up to 13.03" (331mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Gilman, in December, during 6.9 snowfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 30.7 snowfall days, and 6.06" (154mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Gilman, the average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

During December, Gilman experiences an average high-temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°C) and a low-temperature of 22.1°F (-5.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in July is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Gilman, during December, the rain falls for 5.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Gilman, Iowa, in December, during 6.9 snowfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Gilman, the average day length in December is 9h and 11min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Gilman, IA

Average temperature in December - Gilman, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Gilman, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Gilman, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

Average humidity in December
Gilman, IA

Average humidity in December - Gilman, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Gilman, IA

Average rainfall in December - Gilman, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Gilman, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Gilman, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gilman, IA

Average snowfall in December - Gilman, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.81").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Gilman, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Gilman, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gilman, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gilman, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Gilman, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Gilman, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Gilman, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Gilman, IA

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

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

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