December weather forecast
Craig, MO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Craig, Missouri, with temperature in the range of an average high of 37.6°F (3.1°C) and an average low of 24.8°F (-4°C).

Temperature

Arrival of December comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a cool 51.4°F (10.8°C) in November to a wintry 37.6°F (3.1°C). Craig's nighttime temperature during December is consistently averaged at a freezing cold 24.8°F (-4°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 4.1 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Craig, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.1 days and collects up to 22.8" (579mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Craig, during December, snow falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow. In Craig, during the entire year, snow falls for 22 days and aggregates up to 8.7" (221mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine 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. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

Craig in December has an average high-temperature of 37.6°F (3.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Craig, during December, the rain falls for 4.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Craig, during December, snow falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Craig have in December?

In Craig, the average day length in December is 9h and 22min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

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

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.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Craig, MO

Average temperature in December - Craig, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.8°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 (19.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Craig, MO

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Craig, MO

Average wind speed in December - Craig, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Craig, MO

Average humidity in December - Craig, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, June, July and August (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

Average rainfall in December
Craig, MO

Average rainfall in December - Craig, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
Craig, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Craig, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Craig, MO

Average snowfall in December - Craig, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Craig, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Craig, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Craig, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Craig, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12 days).

Average UV index in December
Craig, MO

Average UV index in December - Craig, 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
Craig, MO

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Craig, MO

Average visibility in December - Craig, 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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