December weather forecast
Brighton, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Brighton, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between max 44.2°F (6.8°C) and min 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December indicates a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 54.9°F (12.7°C) in November to a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C). Brighton observes an average nighttime temperature of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) during December.

Humidity

In Brighton, Missouri, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 6.9 days and accumulates 1.57" (40mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Brighton are January through May, November and December. In Brighton, Missouri, in December, during 3.4 snowfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 18.4 snowfall days, and 8.35" (212mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Brighton.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of December, in Brighton, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine 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 threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Brighton?

In Brighton, 44.2°F (6.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 29.5°F (-1.4°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Brighton?

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

What is the driest month in Brighton?

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 6.9 days and typically aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December in Brighton?

In Brighton, Missouri, during December, the rain falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Brighton?

In Brighton, Missouri, in December, snow falls for 3.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.22" (31mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Brighton?

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

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

The average day length in December in Brighton is 9h and 38min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Brighton?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, in Brighton, Missouri, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Brighton?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Brighton is 5.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Brighton?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Brighton?

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

Average temperature in December - Brighton, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Brighton, MO

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Brighton, MO

Average wind speed in December - Brighton, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Brighton, MO

Average humidity in December - Brighton, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

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

Average rainfall in December
Brighton, MO

Average rainfall in December - Brighton, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.28").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (1.57").

Average rainfall days in December
Brighton, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Brighton, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Brighton, MO

Average snowfall in December - Brighton, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Brighton, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Brighton, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Brighton, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Brighton, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Brighton, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Brighton, MO

Average UV index in December - Brighton, 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
Brighton, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Brighton, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Brighton, MO

Average visibility in December - Brighton, 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).

Brighton, Missouri, USA

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