December weather forecast
Gilmore City, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Gilmore City, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 19°F (-7.2°C) and max 30°F (-1.1°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature drops in December, from November's chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C) to a freezing cold 30°F (-1.1°C). Throughout December, Gilmore City's nights cool down to an average of 19°F (-7.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In Gilmore City, in December, it is raining for 5.1 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Gilmore City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130.6 days and collects up to 25" (635mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Gilmore City, in December, during 9.3 snowfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 41.2 snowfall days, and 18.11" (460mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:54 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Gilmore City, in December, the average high-temperature is 30°F (-1.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 19°F (-7.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in July is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Gilmore City, Iowa, in December, it is raining for 5.1 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Gilmore City, during December, snow falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) 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 in Gilmore City, Iowa.

How many hours of daylight does Gilmore City have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 6min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:54 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Gilmore City have in December?

In Gilmore City, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Gilmore City, IA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Gilmore City, IA

Average pressure in December - Gilmore City, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Gilmore City, IA

Average wind speed in December - Gilmore City, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Gilmore City, IA

Average humidity in December - Gilmore City, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Gilmore City, IA

Average rainfall in December - Gilmore City, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").

Average rainfall days in December
Gilmore City, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Gilmore City, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gilmore City, IA

Average snowfall in December - Gilmore City, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.76"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Gilmore City, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Gilmore City, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gilmore City, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gilmore City, 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 3min

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
Gilmore City, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Gilmore City, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Gilmore City, IA

Average UV index in December - Gilmore City, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Gilmore City, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Gilmore City, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Gilmore City, IA

Average visibility in December - Gilmore City, IA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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