December weather forecast
Dalton, MO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Dalton, Missouri, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27°F (-2.8°C) and an average high of 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Temperature

Dalton in December undergoes a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from November's fresh 52°F (11.1°C) to an icy 40.1°F (4.5°C). Throughout December, Dalton encounters an average temperature drop to a freezing cold 27°F (-2.8°C).

Humidity

In Dalton, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Dalton, during December, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 134.1 rainfall days, and 28.62" (727mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Dalton are January through May, October through December. In Dalton, in December, during 2.9 snowfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Dalton, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.1 days and aggregates up to 9.76" (248mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Dalton, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:58 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Dalton is 5.1h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Dalton in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Dalton, is 40.1°F (4.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 27°F (-2.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Dalton?

In December, the average relative humidity in Dalton, Missouri, is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December in Dalton?

In Dalton, in December, during 5.5 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Dalton in December?

In Dalton, Missouri, in December, snow falls for 2.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.14" (29mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Dalton?

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

How many hours of daylight does Dalton have in December?

In December, the average day length in Dalton, Missouri, is 9h and 27min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Dalton?

On the first day of December in Dalton, Missouri, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:58 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Dalton have in December?

In Dalton, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Dalton?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Dalton?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Dalton is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Dalton, MO

Average temperature in December - Dalton, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27°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 (21.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Dalton, MO

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

Average wind speed in December
Dalton, MO

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

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
Dalton, MO

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June and July (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Dalton, MO

Average rainfall in December - Dalton, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.18").

Average rainfall days in December
Dalton, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Dalton, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dalton, MO

Average snowfall in December - Dalton, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Dalton, MO

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dalton, 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
Dalton, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Dalton, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Dalton, MO

Average UV index in December - Dalton, 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
Dalton, MO

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Dalton, MO

Average visibility in December - Dalton, 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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