December weather forecast
Ashland, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ashland, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Temperature

Ashland in December undergoes a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from November's cool 52.9°F (11.6°C) to a cold 41.5°F (5.3°C). An average low-temperature of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) is recorded during the nights in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Ashland, in December, during 7.2 rainfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 144.1 rainfall days, and 29.88" (759mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 4.7 days. Throughout December, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 24.2 snowfall days, and 11.06" (281mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Ashland, Missouri, the average sunshine in December is 5.1h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Ashland. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Ashland during December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Ashland, records 41.5°F (5.3°C), while the low-temperature is 28.6°F (-1.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Ashland, in December, during 7.2 rainfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Ashland, during December, snow falls for 4.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Ashland have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 31min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Ashland have in December?

In Ashland, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ashland, MO

Average temperature in December - Ashland, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Ashland, MO

Average pressure in December - Ashland, MO
  • 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 (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ashland, MO

Average wind speed in December - Ashland, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Ashland, MO

Average humidity in December - Ashland, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Ashland, MO

Average rainfall in December - Ashland, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
Ashland, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Ashland, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ashland, MO

Average snowfall in December - Ashland, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ashland, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Ashland, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ashland, MO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ashland, MO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ashland, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Ashland, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Ashland, MO

Average UV index in December - Ashland, MO
  • 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Ashland, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Ashland, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Ashland, MO

Average visibility in December - Ashland, MO
  • 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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