December weather forecast
Butterfield, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Butterfield, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 46.2°F (7.9°C) and 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Temperature

Butterfield's transition into December involves a shift in temperature, receding from a refreshing 56.1°F (13.4°C) in November to a chilly 46.2°F (7.9°C). Butterfield observes an average nighttime temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In December, in Butterfield, the rain falls for 7.2 days. Throughout December, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 149.2 rainfall days, and 33.43" (849mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 3.1 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is accumulated. In Butterfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.1 days and aggregates up to 7.8" (198mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.6h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

During December, Butterfield experiences an average high-temperature of 46.2°F (7.9°C) and a low-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is appraised at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 7.2 days. Throughout December, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Butterfield, in December, during 3.1 snowfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Butterfield?

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

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

In Butterfield, the average day length in December is 9h and 42min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Butterfield is 5.6h.

What are the months 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 intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Butterfield, MO

Average temperature in December - Butterfield, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.2°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 (43.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Butterfield, MO

Average pressure in December - Butterfield, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Butterfield, MO

Average wind speed in December - Butterfield, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Butterfield, MO

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Butterfield, MO

Average rainfall in December - Butterfield, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.69").

Average rainfall days in December
Butterfield, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Butterfield, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (7.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Butterfield, MO

Average snowfall in December - Butterfield, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.18"

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
Butterfield, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Butterfield, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

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 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Butterfield, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Butterfield, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Butterfield, MO

Average UV index in December - Butterfield, 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
Butterfield, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Butterfield, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

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

Average visibility in December
Butterfield, MO

Average visibility in December - Butterfield, 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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