December weather forecast
East Prairie, MO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in East Prairie, Missouri, with an average temperature ranging between min 34.3°F (1.3°C) and max 46.8°F (8.2°C).

Temperature

The onset of December comes with a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from a mild 55.8°F (13.2°C) in November to a chilly 46.8°F (8.2°C). East Prairie's average low-temperature in the month of December is recorded at an icy 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In East Prairie, in December, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 156 rainfall days, and 36.73" (933mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In East Prairie, in December, snow falls for 1.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.63" (16mm) of snow. In East Prairie, during the entire year, snow falls for 9.8 days and aggregates up to 4.49" (114mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in East Prairie?

The high-temperature during December is 46.8°F (8.2°C) and the low-temperature is 34.3°F (1.3°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In East Prairie, during December, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In East Prairie, in December, during 1.4 snowfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 41min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In East Prairie, the average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January 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?

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 rainfall days
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Average temperature in December
East Prairie, MO

Average temperature in December - East Prairie, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.5°F).

Average pressure in December
East Prairie, MO

Average pressure in December - East Prairie, MO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
East Prairie, MO

Average wind speed in December - East Prairie, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
East Prairie, MO

Average humidity in December - East Prairie, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in December
East Prairie, MO

Average rainfall in December - East Prairie, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").

Average rainfall days in December
East Prairie, MO

Average rainfall days in December - East Prairie, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
East Prairie, MO

Average snowfall in December - East Prairie, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.54").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
East Prairie, MO

Average snowfall days in December - East Prairie, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
East Prairie, MO

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

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
East Prairie, MO

Average sunshine days in December - East Prairie, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
East Prairie, MO

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

Average cloud cover in December
East Prairie, MO

Average cloud cover in December - East Prairie, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
East Prairie, MO

Average visibility in December - East Prairie, 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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