December weather forecast
Benton, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Benton, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45.5°F (7.5°C) and 33.1°F (0.6°C).

Temperature

Observing a mild shift, the average high-temperature during December reduces from November's fresh 54.7°F (12.6°C) to a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C). In December, the average low-temperature is a wintry 33.1°F (0.6°C).

Humidity

In Benton, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Benton, in December, during 10.8 rainfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Benton, there are 158.6 rainfall days, and 35.59" (904mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Benton, in December, snow falls for 1.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.67" (17mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Benton, there are 11.2 snowfall days, and 4.92" (125mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Benton?

Benton in December has an average high-temperature of 45.5°F (7.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Benton?

In Benton, Missouri, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How much does it rain in Benton in December?

In Benton, in December, during 10.8 rainfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Benton in December?

In Benton, in December, during 1.6 snowfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Benton?

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Benton have in December?

In Benton, Missouri, the average day length in December is 9h and 40min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Benton?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Benton have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Benton?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Benton?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Benton, Missouri, is 2. A UV Index value 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
Benton, MO

Average temperature in December - Benton, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Benton, MO

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Benton, MO

Average wind speed in December - Benton, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Benton, MO

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Benton, MO

Average rainfall in December - Benton, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

Average rainfall days in December
Benton, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Benton, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Benton, MO

Average snowfall in December - Benton, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Benton, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Benton, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.7 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, MO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Benton, MO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Benton, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Benton, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Benton, MO

Average UV index in December - Benton, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Benton, MO

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Benton, MO

Average visibility in December - Benton, 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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