December weather forecast
Griswold, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Griswold, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21°F (-6.1°C) and an average high of 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Griswold's average high-temperature adjusts, receding from November's chilly 47.1°F (8.4°C) to a cold 33.4°F (0.8°C). The average temperature in Griswold drops to a subzero cold 21°F (-6.1°C) during the night in the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Griswold, during December, the rain falls for 4.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 118.7 rainfall days, and 20.79" (528mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Griswold, during December, snow falls for 6.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 32.3 snowfall days, and 9.41" (239mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Griswold?

The high-temperature, in December, in Griswold, is 33.4°F (0.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 21°F (-6.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Griswold, Iowa, during December, the rain falls for 4.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 6.4 days. Throughout December, 1.81" (46mm) 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 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Griswold, Iowa, the average day length in December is 9h and 16min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Griswold?

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?

In Griswold, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Griswold, IA

Average temperature in December - Griswold, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Griswold, IA

Average pressure in December - Griswold, 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
Griswold, IA

Average wind speed in December - Griswold, 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 July (7.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Griswold, IA

Average humidity in December - Griswold, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Griswold, IA

Average rainfall in December - Griswold, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
Griswold, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Griswold, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Griswold, IA

Average snowfall in December - Griswold, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Griswold, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Griswold, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Griswold, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

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 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Griswold, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Griswold, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Griswold, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (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
Griswold, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Griswold, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Griswold, IA

Average visibility in December - Griswold, 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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