December weather forecast
Clinton, MO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Clinton, Missouri, with an average temperature varying between 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and 43°F (6.1°C).

Temperature

Clinton's progression into December involves a drop in the average high-temperature, receding from a fresh 54°F (12.2°C) in November to a chilly 43°F (6.1°C). December sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In Clinton, in December, during 5.8 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 131.1 rainfall days, and 21.65" (550mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Clinton, in December, during 2.9 snowfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 14.8 snowfall days, and 5.04" (128mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Clinton.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of December, in Clinton, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Clinton, the average sunshine in December is 5.5h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Clinton. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Clinton in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Clinton, is 43°F (6.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 28.9°F (-1.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Clinton?

The average relative humidity in December in Clinton, Missouri, is 74%.

How many days does it rain in December in Clinton?

In Clinton, in December, it is raining for 5.8 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Clinton in December?

In Clinton, in December, snow falls for 2.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.02" (26mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Clinton?

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

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

In December, the average day length in Clinton, Missouri, is 9h and 33min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Clinton?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Clinton?

In Clinton, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Clinton?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Clinton?

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

Average temperature in December - Clinton, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 43°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Clinton, MO

Average pressure in December - Clinton, 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 (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Clinton, MO

Average wind speed in December - Clinton, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Clinton, MO

Average humidity in December - Clinton, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Clinton, MO

Average rainfall in December - Clinton, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
Clinton, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Clinton, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Clinton, MO

Average snowfall in December - Clinton, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Clinton, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Clinton, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.9 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
Clinton, MO

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Clinton, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Clinton, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.1 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Clinton, MO

Average UV index in December - Clinton, 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
Clinton, MO

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Clinton, MO

Average visibility in December - Clinton, 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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