December weather forecast
Darlington, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Darlington, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and 36.9°F (2.7°C).

Temperature

In the transition to December, Darlington observes a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 49.8°F (9.9°C) in November to an icy 36.9°F (2.7°C). The nights of December anticipate an average low-temperature of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Darlington, in December, it is raining for 5.5 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 130.3 rainfall days, and 25.71" (653mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 5 days. Throughout December, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 26.9 snowfall days, and 13.19" (335mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Darlington, is 36.9°F (2.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 24.3°F (-4.3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Darlington, during December, snow falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Darlington have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Darlington have in December?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Darlington?

January, February, October through 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 December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average temperature in December
Darlington, MO

Average temperature in December - Darlington, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.9°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 (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Darlington, MO

Average pressure in December - Darlington, 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 (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Darlington, MO

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Darlington, MO

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Darlington, MO

Average rainfall in December - Darlington, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.98").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.91").

Average rainfall days in December
Darlington, MO

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Darlington, MO

Average snowfall in December - Darlington, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Darlington, MO

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Darlington, MO

Average UV index in December - Darlington, MO
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Darlington, MO

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

The months with the most cloud cover are January and March (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Darlington, MO

Average visibility in December - Darlington, 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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