December weather forecast
Duquesne, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Duquesne, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and an average high of 45.9°F (7.7°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a refreshing 56.1°F (13.4°C) in November to a chilly 45.9°F (7.7°C). Throughout December, Duquesne's nights cool down to an average of 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Duquesne is 73%.

Rainfall

In Duquesne, during December, the rain falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Duquesne, there are 143.4 rainfall days, and 32.01" (813mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, May, November and December are months with snowfall in Duquesne. In Duquesne, during December, snow falls for 2.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 11.8 snowfall days, and 5.63" (143mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Duquesne.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Duquesne, Missouri, are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Duquesne in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Duquesne, is 45.9°F (7.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 31.3°F (-0.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Duquesne?

In December, the average relative humidity in Duquesne is 73%.

How much does it rain in Duquesne in December?

In December, the rain falls for 6.8 days. Throughout December, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Duquesne in December?

In December, in Duquesne, it is snowing for 2.1 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Duquesne?

December has the shortest days of the year in Duquesne, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

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

In December, the average day length in Duquesne, Missouri, is 9h and 40min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Duquesne?

On the first day of December in Duquesne, Missouri, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Duquesne?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Duquesne?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Duquesne?

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

Average temperature in December - Duquesne, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.9°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 (42.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Duquesne, MO

Average pressure in December - Duquesne, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Duquesne, MO

Average wind speed in December - Duquesne, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Duquesne, MO

Average humidity in December - Duquesne, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Duquesne, MO

Average rainfall in December - Duquesne, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.04").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
Duquesne, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Duquesne, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Duquesne, MO

Average snowfall in December - Duquesne, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.44").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Duquesne, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Duquesne, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Duquesne, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Duquesne, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Duquesne, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Duquesne, MO

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Duquesne, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Duquesne, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Duquesne, MO

Average visibility in December - Duquesne, 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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