December weather forecast
Guthrie Center, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Guthrie Center, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 32.9°F (0.5°C) and an average low of 21.4°F (-5.9°C).

Temperature

The onset of December results in a decrease in the average high-temperature, receding from a frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C) in November to a wintry 32.9°F (0.5°C). In Guthrie Center, December's nights observe an average temperature dip to a freezing cold 21.4°F (-5.9°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Guthrie Center is 79%.

Rainfall

In Guthrie Center, in December, it is raining for 5.2 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 137.1 rainfall days, and 28.62" (727mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Guthrie Center, during December, snow falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of snow. In Guthrie Center, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.4 days and aggregates up to 16.38" (416mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of December, in Guthrie Center, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Guthrie Center is 4.9h.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Guthrie Center?

The high-temperature, in December, in Guthrie Center, records 32.9°F (0.5°C), while the low-temperature is 21.4°F (-5.9°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Guthrie Center?

In Guthrie Center, Iowa, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How much does it rain in Guthrie Center in December?

In Guthrie Center, Iowa, during December, the rain falls for 5.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Guthrie Center?

In December, it is snowing for 8.3 days. Throughout December, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Guthrie Center?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Guthrie Center, Iowa.

How many hours of daylight does Guthrie Center have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Guthrie Center?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, in Guthrie Center, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Guthrie Center have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Guthrie Center?

The months with the lowest UV index in Guthrie Center, Iowa, are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December in Guthrie Center?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Guthrie Center, IA

Average temperature in December - Guthrie Center, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.4°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 (14.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Guthrie Center, IA

Average pressure in December - Guthrie Center, 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 (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Guthrie Center, IA

Average wind speed in December - Guthrie Center, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Guthrie Center, IA

Average humidity in December - Guthrie Center, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Guthrie Center, IA

Average rainfall in December - Guthrie Center, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").

Average rainfall days in December
Guthrie Center, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Guthrie Center, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Guthrie Center, IA

Average snowfall in December - Guthrie Center, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Guthrie Center, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Guthrie Center, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Guthrie Center, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Guthrie Center, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Guthrie Center, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Guthrie Center, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Guthrie Center, IA

Average UV index in December - Guthrie Center, 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
Guthrie Center, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Guthrie Center, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Guthrie Center, IA

Average visibility in December - Guthrie Center, IA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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