Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December's arrival comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderate 55.9°F (13.3°C) in November to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). During December nights, Carthage witnesses a consistent average temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).Humidity
In Carthage, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall in Carthage is December, when the rain falls for 5.5 days and typically collects 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, May, November and December are months with snowfall in Carthage. In Carthage, Missouri, in December, snow falls for 2.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 11.3 snowfall days, and 2.91" (74mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Carthage, Missouri, is 5.6h.UV index
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Carthage. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
What are December temperatures in Carthage?
What is the average humidity in December in Carthage?
What is the driest month in Carthage?
How much does it rain in Carthage in December?
How much does it snow in Carthage in December?
What is the month with the shortest days in Carthage?
How many hours of daylight does Carthage have in December?
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Carthage?
How long on average sun shines in December in Carthage?
When is the lowest UV index in Carthage?
What is the UV index reading in December in Carthage?
Average temperature in December
Carthage, MO
- Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Carthage, 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
Carthage, MO
- Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7mph).
Average humidity in December
Carthage, MO
- Average humidity in December: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Carthage, MO
- Average rainfall in December: 0.98"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.98").
Average rainfall days in December
Carthage, MO
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (5.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Carthage, MO
- Average snowfall in December: 0.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.06").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Carthage, MO
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Carthage, 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 June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Carthage, MO
- Average sunshine days in December: 22.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Carthage, MO
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Carthage, MO
- Average cloud cover in December: 40
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility in December
Carthage, 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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