December weather forecast
Duke, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Duke, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and an average high of 43.5°F (6.4°C).

Temperature

December comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C) in November to a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C). Throughout December, an average low-temperature of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) is expected.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 7.5 days. Throughout December, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Duke, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.9 days and collects up to 32.4" (823mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Duke, during December, snow falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 20.1 snowfall days, and 9.96" (253mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Duke is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

In December, in Duke, the average high-temperature is 43.5°F (6.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 29.5°F (-1.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 100.4°F (38°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Duke?

In Duke, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Duke, during December, the rain falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Duke, during December, snow falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Duke?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Duke have in December?

In Duke, the average day length in December is 9h and 37min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, in Duke, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Duke?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Duke, MO

Average temperature in December - Duke, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Duke, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Duke, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.4mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Duke, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August, September and October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Duke, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.73").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Duke, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Duke, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Duke, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Duke, MO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Duke, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.6 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Duke, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
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Average cloud cover in December - Duke, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Duke, MO
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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