December weather forecast
Guernsey, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Guernsey, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 33.6°F (0.9°C) and 22.3°F (-5.4°C).

Temperature

The commencement of December indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's frosty 46.8°F (8.2°C) to a wintry 33.6°F (0.9°C). In Guernsey, the expected average low-temperature for December is a subzero cold 22.3°F (-5.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Guernsey, during December, the rain falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 145.5 rainfall days, and 30.39" (772mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Guernsey, Iowa, in December, during 7.5 snowfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Guernsey, there are 39 snowfall days, and 16.65" (423mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In Guernsey, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Guernsey, records 33.6°F (0.9°C), while the low-temperature is 22.3°F (-5.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in July is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Guernsey, during December, the rain falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Guernsey, Iowa, in December, during 7.5 snowfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Guernsey, the average day length in December is 9h and 13min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Guernsey is 4.6h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Guernsey, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Guernsey, IA

Average temperature in December - Guernsey, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.6°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 (27.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.3°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 (14.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Guernsey, IA

Average pressure in December - Guernsey, 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
Guernsey, IA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in December
Guernsey, IA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Guernsey, IA

Average rainfall in December - Guernsey, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.18").

Average rainfall days in December
Guernsey, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Guernsey, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Guernsey, IA

Average snowfall in December - Guernsey, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Guernsey, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Guernsey, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Guernsey, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Guernsey, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Guernsey, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Guernsey, IA

Average UV index in December - Guernsey, 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
Guernsey, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Guernsey, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Guernsey, IA

Average visibility in December - Guernsey, 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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