December weather forecast
Ballard, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ballard, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and 42.8°F (6°C).

Temperature

Ballard in December undergoes a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from November's fresh 53.6°F (12°C) to a frosty 42.8°F (6°C). Throughout the nights in December, an average low-temperature of 28.9°F (-1.7°C) is noted.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 4.3 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Ballard, during the entire year, the rain falls for 114.1 days and collects up to 13.9" (353mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Ballard are January through March, May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 2 days. Throughout December, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Ballard, there are 11.5 snowfall days, and 2.2" (56mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Ballard, Missouri, the average sunshine in December is 5.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Ballard?

Ballard in December has an average high-temperature of 42.8°F (6°C) and an average low-temperature of 28.9°F (-1.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is estimated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Ballard?

The average relative humidity in December in Ballard is 73%.

How many days does it rain in December in Ballard?

In Ballard, Missouri, during December, the rain falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Ballard in December?

In Ballard, in December, snow falls for 2 days, with typically accumulated 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Ballard?

The month with the shortest days in Ballard is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December in Ballard is 9h and 33min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Ballard?

On the first day of December in Ballard, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Ballard?

The average sunshine duration in December in Ballard is 5.5h.

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Ballard?

In Ballard, Missouri, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Ballard, MO

Average temperature in December - Ballard, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Ballard, MO

Average pressure in December - Ballard, MO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ballard, MO

Average wind speed in December - Ballard, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Ballard, MO

Average humidity in December - Ballard, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Ballard, MO

Average rainfall in December - Ballard, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Ballard, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Ballard, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ballard, MO

Average snowfall in December - Ballard, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ballard, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Ballard, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ballard, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ballard, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Ballard, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 25.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Ballard, MO

Average UV index in December - Ballard, MO
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Ballard, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Ballard, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Ballard, MO

Average visibility in December - Ballard, 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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