December weather forecastGraettinger, IA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Graettinger, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 17.4°F (-8.1°C) and an average high of 28°F (-2.2°C).Temperature
December's arrival brings a noticeable temperature shift, dropping from a chilly 43.2°F (6.2°C) in November to a freezing cold 28°F (-2.2°C). Graettinger usually reports an average low-temperature of 17.4°F (-8.1°C) during the month of December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.Rainfall
In Graettinger, in December, it is raining for 4.4 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 138 rainfall days, and 26.77" (680mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Graettinger, during December, snow falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 51.6 snowfall days, and 23.03" (585mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Graettinger.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.4h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Graettinger, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 28°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 17.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Graettinger, 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
Graettinger, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Graettinger, IA
- Average humidity in December: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).
Average rainfall in December
Graettinger, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.5"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").
Average rainfall days in December
Graettinger, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Graettinger, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 3.74"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Graettinger, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 11.9 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
Graettinger, IA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Graettinger, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Graettinger, IA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and February (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Graettinger, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 55
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Graettinger, IA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
