December weather forecast
Carterville, MO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Carterville, Missouri, with temperature in the range of an average low of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and an average high of 45.9°F (7.7°C).

Temperature

December's arrival corresponds with a decrease in average high-temperatures, from November's refreshing 56.1°F (13.4°C) to a chilly 45.9°F (7.7°C). Carterville throughout December, records an average low-temperature of 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Humidity

In Carterville, Missouri, the average relative humidity in December is 73%.

Rainfall

In Carterville, in December, during 6.8 rainfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 143.4 rainfall days, and 32.01" (813mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, May, November and December. In Carterville, in December, during 2.1 snowfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Carterville, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.8 days and aggregates up to 5.63" (143mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Carterville.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:10 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The high-temperature, in December, in Carterville, is 45.9°F (7.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 31.3°F (-0.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is appraised at 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 73%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Carterville, Missouri, in December, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 1.65" (42mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 2.1 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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?

The average day length in December is 9h and 40min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Carterville have in December?

In Carterville, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.6h.

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 intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Carterville is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Carterville, MO

Average temperature in December - Carterville, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.9°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 (42.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Carterville, MO

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

Average wind speed in December
Carterville, MO

Average wind speed in December - Carterville, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Carterville, MO

Average humidity in December - Carterville, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 73%

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

Average rainfall in December
Carterville, MO

Average rainfall in December - Carterville, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.04").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
Carterville, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Carterville, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Carterville, MO

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.44").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Carterville, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Carterville, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Carterville, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Carterville, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Carterville, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Carterville, MO

Average UV index in December - Carterville, MO
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Carterville, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Carterville, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Carterville, MO

Average visibility in December - Carterville, 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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