December weather forecastGowrie, IA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Gowrie, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 32°F (0°C) and an average low of 21°F (-6.1°C).Temperature
December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from November's frosty 45.9°F (7.7°C) to an icy 32°F (0°C). Gowrie temperatures generally rest at a low of 21°F (-6.1°C) during the December nights.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 80%.Rainfall
In Gowrie, during December, the rain falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. In Gowrie, during the entire year, the rain falls for 125.7 days and collects up to 26.5" (673mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Gowrie, during December, snow falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 38.1 snowfall days, and 15.31" (389mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:55 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index 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 hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Gowrie, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 32°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 21°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Gowrie, 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
Gowrie, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Gowrie, IA
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).
Average rainfall in December
Gowrie, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.34"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").
Average rainfall days in December
Gowrie, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Gowrie, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 2.64"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Gowrie, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gowrie, IA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 6min
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 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 42min
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 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Gowrie, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Gowrie, 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
Gowrie, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Gowrie, 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).
