December weather forecastGlidden, IA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Glidden, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and 20.8°F (-6.2°C).Temperature
December is characterized by a reduction in the average high-temperature, from a chilly 45.9°F (7.7°C) in November to a subzero cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C). The average low-temperature, in December, is a still freezing cold 20.8°F (-6.2°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 80%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 5 days. Throughout December, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 130.1 rainfall days, and 27.28" (693mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Glidden, during December, snow falls for 9.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.02" (102mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 44.8 snowfall days, and 19.8" (503mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.UV index
In Glidden, 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 UV radiation for average individuals.Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Glidden, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 31.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 20.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Glidden, 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
Glidden, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Glidden, IA
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (69%).
Average rainfall in December
Glidden, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.65"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").
Average rainfall days in December
Glidden, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Glidden, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 4.02"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.12").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Glidden, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 9.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Glidden, 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 48min
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 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Glidden, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10 days).
Average UV index in December
Glidden, 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 February (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Glidden, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Glidden, 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).
