December weather forecastGilbert, IA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Gilbert, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 20.5°F (-6.4°C) and an average high of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).Temperature
A subtle decrease in the average high-temperature marks December, falling from November's chilly 45°F (7.2°C) to a subzero cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C). Gilbert throughout December, records an average low-temperature of 20.5°F (-6.4°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 81%.Rainfall
In Gilbert, in December, during 5.6 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Gilbert, there are 143.3 rainfall days, and 29.25" (743mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Gilbert are January through May, October through December. In Gilbert, in December, during 10.5 snowfall days, 3.27" (83mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 45.8 snowfall days, and 16.85" (428mm) 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 7:24 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.5h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Gilbert are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Gilbert, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 31.5°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 (25.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 20.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Gilbert, IA
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Gilbert, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Gilbert, IA
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Gilbert, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.46"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").
Average rainfall days in December
Gilbert, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.6 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Gilbert, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 3.27"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.45").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Gilbert, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 10.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gilbert, IA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min
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 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Gilbert, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Gilbert, 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, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Gilbert, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 53
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Gilbert, IA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, July and August (5mi).
