December weather forecast
El Dorado Springs, MO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in El Dorado Springs, Missouri, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30°F (-1.1°C) and 44.4°F (6.9°C).

Temperature

The onset of December entails a temperature shift, as the average high-temperature decreases from a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) in November to a chilly 44.4°F (6.9°C). Throughout December, El Dorado Springs registers a consistent average low-temperature of 30°F (-1.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 74%.

Rainfall

In El Dorado Springs, during December, the rain falls for 5.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in El Dorado Springs, there are 134.7 rainfall days, and 26.02" (661mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, May, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 2.1 days. Throughout December, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is accumulated. In El Dorado Springs, during the entire year, snow falls for 12.2 days and aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.5h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature in El Dorado Springs during December is 44.4°F (6.9°C) and the low-temperature is 30°F (-1.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), 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?

The average relative humidity in December is 74%.

How much does it rain in December?

In El Dorado Springs, in December, it is raining for 5.4 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In El Dorado Springs, Missouri, in December, snow falls for 2.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does El Dorado Springs have in December?

In El Dorado Springs, the average day length in December is 9h and 35min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does El Dorado Springs have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

What is the month 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.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
El Dorado Springs, MO

Average temperature in December - El Dorado Springs, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.9°F).

Average pressure in December
El Dorado Springs, MO

Average pressure in December - El Dorado Springs, 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
El Dorado Springs, MO

Average wind speed in December - El Dorado Springs, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
El Dorado Springs, MO

Average humidity in December - El Dorado Springs, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
El Dorado Springs, MO

Average rainfall in December - El Dorado Springs, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.45").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").

Average rainfall days in December
El Dorado Springs, MO

Average rainfall days in December - El Dorado Springs, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (5.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
El Dorado Springs, MO

Average snowfall in December - El Dorado Springs, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.26").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
El Dorado Springs, MO

Average snowfall days in December - El Dorado Springs, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
El Dorado Springs, MO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - El Dorado Springs, 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 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
El Dorado Springs, MO

Average sunshine days in December - El Dorado Springs, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.2 days).

Average UV index in December
El Dorado Springs, MO

Average UV index in December - El Dorado Springs, MO
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
El Dorado Springs, MO

Average cloud cover in December - El Dorado Springs, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
El Dorado Springs, MO

Average visibility in December - El Dorado Springs, 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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