December weather forecast
Grand Junction, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Grand Junction, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21°F (-6.1°C) and an average high of 32°F (0°C).

Temperature

During Grand Junction's transition into December, the average high-temperature lessens, moving from a frosty 45.9°F (7.7°C) in November to a cold 32°F (0°C). An average nighttime temperature of 21°F (-6.1°C) is witnessed throughout December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Grand Junction is 80%.

Rainfall

In Grand Junction, during December, the rain falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. In Grand Junction, during the entire year, the rain falls for 125.7 days and collects up to 26.5" (673mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Grand Junction are January through May, October through December. In December, in Grand Junction, it is snowing for 8.3 days. Throughout December, 2.64" (67mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 38.1 snowfall days, and 15.31" (389mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Grand Junction.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:55 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Grand Junction. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Grand Junction?

The high-temperature, in December, in Grand Junction, is 32°F (0°C), while the low-temperature averages to 21°F (-6.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in July is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Grand Junction?

In December, the average relative humidity in Grand Junction is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December in Grand Junction?

In Grand Junction, Iowa, in December, it is raining for 4.8 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Grand Junction?

In Grand Junction, Iowa, in December, snow falls for 8.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.64" (67mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Grand Junction?

December has the shortest days of the year in Grand Junction, Iowa, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Grand Junction have in December?

In December, the average day length in Grand Junction, Iowa, is 9h and 11min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Grand Junction?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, in Grand Junction, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:55 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Grand Junction?

The average sunshine duration in December in Grand Junction, Iowa, is 4.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Grand Junction?

The months with the lowest UV index in Grand Junction are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Grand Junction?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Grand Junction, Iowa, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Grand Junction, IA

Average temperature in December - Grand Junction, 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).

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Average pressure in December
Grand Junction, IA

Average pressure in December - Grand Junction, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Grand Junction, IA

Average wind speed in December - Grand Junction, 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).

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Average humidity in December
Grand Junction, IA

Average humidity in December - Grand Junction, 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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Grand Junction, IA

Average rainfall in December - Grand Junction, 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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Grand Junction, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Grand Junction, 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).

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Average snowfall in December
Grand Junction, IA

Average snowfall in December - Grand Junction, 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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Grand Junction, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Grand Junction, 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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Grand Junction, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Grand Junction, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 4min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Grand Junction, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Grand Junction, 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).

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Average UV index in December
Grand Junction, IA

Average UV index in December - Grand Junction, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Grand Junction, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Grand Junction, 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).

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Average visibility in December
Grand Junction, IA

Average visibility in December - Grand Junction, 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).

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