December weather forecast
Griswold, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Griswold, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21°F (-6.1°C) and 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Temperature

Welcoming December, Griswold observes a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's chilly 47.1°F (8.4°C) to a wintry 33.4°F (0.8°C). Throughout December, Griswold anticipates an average low-temperature of 21°F (-6.1°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Griswold, Iowa, in December, during 4.4 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Griswold, Iowa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 118.7 days and collects up to 20.79" (528mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Griswold, in December, snow falls for 6.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.81" (46mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 32.3 snowfall days, and 9.41" (239mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Griswold is 4.9h.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Griswold. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Griswold?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Griswold, is 33.4°F (0.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 21°F (-6.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Griswold?

In December, the average relative humidity in Griswold is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December in Griswold?

In Griswold, Iowa, in December, during 4.4 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Griswold in December?

In Griswold, Iowa, during December, snow falls for 6.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Griswold?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Griswold?

In Griswold, the average day length in December is 9h and 16min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Griswold?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, in Griswold, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Griswold?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Griswold is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Griswold?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Griswold?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Griswold, Iowa, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Griswold, IA

Average temperature in December - Griswold, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Griswold, IA

Average pressure in December - Griswold, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Griswold, IA

Average wind speed in December - Griswold, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Griswold, IA

Average humidity in December - Griswold, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

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Average rainfall in December
Griswold, IA

Average rainfall in December - Griswold, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

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Average rainfall days in December
Griswold, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Griswold, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Griswold, IA

Average snowfall in December - Griswold, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Griswold, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Griswold, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 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
Griswold, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Griswold, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

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 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Griswold, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Griswold, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Griswold, IA

Average UV index in December - Griswold, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (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
Griswold, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Griswold, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Griswold, IA

Average visibility in December - Griswold, IA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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