December weather forecast
Chapel Hill, MO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Chapel Hill, Missouri, with an average temperature ranging between max 40.6°F (4.8°C) and min 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature drops in December, from November's fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C) to a wintry 40.6°F (4.8°C). An average minimum temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) marks the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In Chapel Hill, in December, it is raining for 5.4 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 130.1 rainfall days, and 22.8" (579mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Chapel Hill, in December, snow falls for 3.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.87" (22mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 20.8 snowfall days, and 8.07" (205mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of December, in Chapel Hill, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.3h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Chapel Hill during December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 40.6°F (4.8°C) and 27.5°F (-2.5°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Chapel Hill, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, in Chapel Hill, the rain falls for 5.4 days. Throughout December, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Chapel Hill, in December, during 3.4 snowfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Chapel Hill?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Chapel Hill?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Chapel Hill, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Chapel Hill, MO

Average pressure in December - Chapel Hill, MO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Chapel Hill, MO

Average wind speed in December - Chapel Hill, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Chapel Hill, MO

Average humidity in December - Chapel Hill, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Chapel Hill, MO

Average rainfall in December - Chapel Hill, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").

Average rainfall days in December
Chapel Hill, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Chapel Hill, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (5.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Chapel Hill, MO

Average snowfall in December - Chapel Hill, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Chapel Hill, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Chapel Hill, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Chapel Hill, MO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Chapel Hill, MO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Chapel Hill, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Chapel Hill, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (12.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Chapel Hill, MO

Average UV index in December - Chapel Hill, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Chapel Hill, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Chapel Hill, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Chapel Hill, MO

Average visibility in December - Chapel Hill, 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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