December weather forecast
Chillicothe, MO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Chillicothe, Missouri, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.7°F (3.7°C) and 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

The commencement of December indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's cool 50.9°F (10.5°C) to an icy 38.7°F (3.7°C). In December, Chillicothe experiences a temperature dip to an average of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) at night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Chillicothe, in December, during 6.5 rainfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Chillicothe, during the entire year, the rain falls for 137.4 days and collects up to 28.82" (732mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Chillicothe, in December, during 5 snowfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 26.1 snowfall days, and 12.13" (308mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.1h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Chillicothe in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 38.7°F (3.7°C) and 25.7°F (-3.5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is estimated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Chillicothe, in December, it is raining for 6.5 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Chillicothe, in December, snow falls for 5 days, with typically accumulated 1.57" (40mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Chillicothe have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 25min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, in Chillicothe, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Chillicothe, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Chillicothe, MO

Average pressure in December - Chillicothe, 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 (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Chillicothe, MO

Average wind speed in December - Chillicothe, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Chillicothe, MO

Average humidity in December - Chillicothe, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

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

Average rainfall in December
Chillicothe, MO

Average rainfall in December - Chillicothe, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.14").

Average rainfall days in December
Chillicothe, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Chillicothe, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Chillicothe, MO

Average snowfall in December - Chillicothe, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Chillicothe, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Chillicothe, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Chillicothe, MO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Chillicothe, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Chillicothe, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Chillicothe, MO

Average UV index in December - Chillicothe, 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
Chillicothe, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Chillicothe, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

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

Average visibility in December
Chillicothe, MO

Average visibility in December - Chillicothe, 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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