December weather forecast
Edina, MO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Edina, Missouri, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and max 38.7°F (3.7°C).

Temperature

Stepping into December, Edina observes a temperature decline, with the average high falling from November's cool 50.4°F (10.2°C) to a cold 38.7°F (3.7°C). An average low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) is observed during December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Edina, during December, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 130.9 rainfall days, and 26.3" (668mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 3.9 days. Throughout December, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is accumulated. In Edina, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.2 days and aggregates up to 9.29" (236mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Edina, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 38.7°F (3.7°C) and 26.1°F (-3.3°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Edina, Missouri, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Edina, during December, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Edina, in December, snow falls for 3.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.54" (39mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Edina have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Edina, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Edina, MO

Average temperature in December - Edina, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Edina, MO

Average pressure in December - Edina, MO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Edina, MO

Average wind speed in December - Edina, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Edina, MO

Average humidity in December - Edina, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June and July (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Edina, MO

Average rainfall in December - Edina, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.1").

Average rainfall days in December
Edina, MO

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Edina, MO

Average snowfall in December - Edina, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.31").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Edina, MO

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Edina, 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: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Edina, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Edina, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12 days).

Average UV index in December
Edina, MO

Average UV index in December - Edina, 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
Edina, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Edina, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Edina, MO

Average visibility in December - Edina, 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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