December weather forecast
Bourbon, MO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Bourbon, Missouri, with an average temperature varying between 43.5°F (6.4°C) and 29.8°F (-1.2°C).

Temperature

Bourbon experiences a temperature shift at the start of December, with average high-temperatures adjusting from a cool 53.4°F (11.9°C) in November to a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C). Bourbon experiences a nighttime temperature average of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) during December.

Humidity

March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Bourbon, in December, it is raining for 7.5 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 143.6 rainfall days, and 27.44" (697mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Bourbon, in December, during 5.5 snowfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Bourbon, during the entire year, snow falls for 27.5 days and aggregates up to 9.09" (231mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Bourbon, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:55 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate 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 many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Bourbon, is 43.5°F (6.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 29.8°F (-1.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 100.4°F (38°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Bourbon, in December, during 7.5 rainfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Bourbon, Missouri, in December, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.05" (52mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Bourbon have in December?

In Bourbon, the average day length in December is 9h and 34min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:55 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Bourbon?

In Bourbon, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Bourbon, MO

Average temperature in December - Bourbon, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Bourbon, MO

Average pressure in December - Bourbon, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Bourbon, MO

Average wind speed in December - Bourbon, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Bourbon, MO

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are March, May and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Bourbon, MO

Average rainfall in December - Bourbon, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.57").

Average rainfall days in December
Bourbon, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Bourbon, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bourbon, MO

Average snowfall in December - Bourbon, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.68").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Bourbon, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Bourbon, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.9 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
Bourbon, MO

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

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bourbon, MO

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

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Bourbon, MO

Average UV index in December - Bourbon, 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
Bourbon, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Bourbon, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Bourbon, MO

Average visibility in December - Bourbon, MO
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, July, August and September (5mi).

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