December weather forecast
Greenville, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Greenville, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 16.9°F (-8.4°C) and max 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Temperature

December is characterized by a noticeable reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 43.2°F (6.2°C) in November to a freezing cold 27.5°F (-2.5°C). Throughout the December nights, Greenville encounters a low-temperature of 16.9°F (-8.4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In Greenville, in December, it is raining for 4 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 112.3 rainfall days, and 15.31" (389mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Greenville, during December, snow falls for 9.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of snow. In Greenville, during the entire year, snow falls for 45.5 days and aggregates up to 11.14" (283mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and 16.9°F (-8.4°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Greenville, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, in Greenville, the rain falls for 4 days. Throughout December, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Greenville, during December, snow falls for 9.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Greenville have in December?

The average day length in December in Greenville is 9h and 4min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Greenville have in December?

In Greenville, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Greenville, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
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Average temperature in December
Greenville, IA

Average temperature in December - Greenville, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 27.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.9°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 (10.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Greenville, IA

Average pressure in December - Greenville, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"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
Greenville, IA

Average wind speed in December - Greenville, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Greenville, IA

Average humidity in December - Greenville, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Greenville, IA

Average rainfall in December - Greenville, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Greenville, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Greenville, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Greenville, IA

Average snowfall in December - Greenville, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Greenville, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Greenville, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Greenville, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Greenville, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.2 days

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

Average UV index in December
Greenville, IA

Average UV index in December - Greenville, 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 and February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Greenville, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Greenville, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Greenville, IA

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

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

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