December weather forecast
Benton City, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Benton City, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 28°F (-2.2°C) and an average high of 40.5°F (4.7°C).

Temperature

As November transitions into December, Benton City sees a drop in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a cool 51.6°F (10.9°C) to a wintry 40.5°F (4.7°C). The average nighttime temperature lowers to a subzero cold 28°F (-2.2°C) throughout December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Benton City, Missouri, is 77%.

Rainfall

In Benton City, Missouri, in December, it is raining for 6.9 days, with typically 1.65" (42mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 142.2 rainfall days, and 29.13" (740mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Benton City. In Benton City, Missouri, in December, during 4.7 snowfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 21.9 snowfall days, and 10.08" (256mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Benton City is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:54 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Benton City, the average sunshine in December is 5h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Benton City. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Benton City in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 40.5°F (4.7°C) and a low-temperature of 28°F (-2.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is appraised at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Benton City?

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December in Benton City?

In December, in Benton City, Missouri, the rain falls for 6.9 days. Throughout December, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Benton City in December?

In Benton City, Missouri, in December, during 4.7 snowfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Benton City?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Benton City?

The average day length in December is 9h and 28min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Benton City?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, in Benton City, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:54 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Benton City?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Benton City is 5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Benton City?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Benton City?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Benton City, Missouri, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Benton City, MO

Average temperature in December - Benton City, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Benton City, MO

Average pressure in December - Benton City, 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
Benton City, MO

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Benton City, MO

Average humidity in December - Benton City, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Benton City, MO

Average rainfall in December - Benton City, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.38").

Average rainfall days in December
Benton City, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Benton City, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Benton City, MO

Average snowfall in December - Benton City, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.27").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Benton City, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Benton City, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.6 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
Benton City, MO

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Benton City, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Benton City, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Benton City, MO

Average UV index in December - Benton City, 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
Benton City, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Benton City, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Benton City, MO

Average visibility in December - Benton City, 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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