December weather forecast
Gray, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Gray, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 32°F (0°C) and 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

Temperature

Stepping into December, Gray observes a temperature decline, with the average high falling from November's chilly 45.9°F (7.7°C) to a wintry 32°F (0°C). Throughout the month of December, Gray expects an average low of 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Gray, in December, during 4.5 rainfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 126.1 rainfall days, and 26.38" (670mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Gray are January through May, October through December. In Gray, during December, snow falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 41.5 snowfall days, and 18.23" (463mm) 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 7:28 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Gray, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Gray are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, in Gray, the average high-temperature is 32°F (0°C), and the average low-temperature is 20.7°F (-6.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in July is calculated to be 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 Gray, during December, the rain falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 9.1 days. Throughout December, 3.07" (78mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Gray have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 12min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Gray?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Gray have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Gray, IA

Average temperature in December - Gray, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 32°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.7°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
Gray, IA

Average pressure in December - Gray, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Gray, IA

Average wind speed in December - Gray, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Gray, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Gray, IA

Average rainfall in December - Gray, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Gray, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gray, IA

Average snowfall in December - Gray, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.07"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.96").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Gray, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gray, 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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gray, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Gray, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Gray, IA

Average UV index in December - Gray, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Gray, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Gray, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Gray, IA

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

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

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