December weather forecast
Pilot Grove, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Pilot Grove, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 25°F (-3.9°C) and max 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

Start of December brings a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's chilly 48.6°F (9.2°C) to an icy 36.5°F (2.5°C). Pilot Grove observes an average nighttime low-temperature of 25°F (-3.9°C) during the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7 days and accumulates 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Pilot Grove. In Pilot Grove, in December, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.61" (41mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 29.4 snowfall days, and 14.21" (361mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Pilot Grove is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Pilot Grove, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Pilot Grove?

The high-temperature during December is 36.5°F (2.5°C) and the low-temperature is 25°F (-3.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

What is the driest month?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7 days and accumulates 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Pilot Grove, in December, during 7 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Pilot Grove?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Pilot Grove have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Pilot Grove have in December?

In Pilot Grove, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Pilot Grove, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Pilot Grove, IA

Average temperature in December - Pilot Grove, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Pilot Grove, IA

Average pressure in December - Pilot Grove, 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 (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Pilot Grove, IA

Average wind speed in December - Pilot Grove, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Pilot Grove, IA

Average humidity in December - Pilot Grove, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Pilot Grove, IA

Average rainfall in December - Pilot Grove, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.38").

Average rainfall days in December
Pilot Grove, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Pilot Grove, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pilot Grove, IA

Average snowfall in December - Pilot Grove, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Pilot Grove, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Pilot Grove, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Pilot Grove, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pilot Grove, 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 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
Pilot Grove, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Pilot Grove, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Pilot Grove, IA

Average UV index in December - Pilot Grove, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Pilot Grove, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Pilot Grove, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Pilot Grove, IA

Average visibility in December - Pilot Grove, 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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