December weather forecast
Ethel, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ethel, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.5°F (3.6°C) and 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Temperature

Ethel observes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's cool 50.4°F (10.2°C) to an icy 38.5°F (3.6°C). During December, Ethel sees a mean low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Ethel, in December, during 6.2 rainfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Ethel, during the entire year, the rain falls for 134.7 days and collects up to 26.38" (670mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 4 days. Throughout December, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 21.8 snowfall days, and 11.14" (283mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jun 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

The high-temperature during December is 38.5°F (3.6°C) and the low-temperature is 26.1°F (-3.3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Ethel, during December, the rain falls for 6.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Ethel, during December, snow falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 24min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Ethel have in December?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, February, November 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?

In Ethel, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk 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 UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Ethel, MO

Average temperature in December - Ethel, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.3°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 (20.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Ethel, MO

Average pressure in December - Ethel, 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
Ethel, MO

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Ethel, MO

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Ethel, MO

Average rainfall in December - Ethel, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.1").

Average rainfall days in December
Ethel, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Ethel, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ethel, MO

Average snowfall in December - Ethel, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.86").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ethel, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Ethel, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.7 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
Ethel, MO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ethel, 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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ethel, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Ethel, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Ethel, MO

Average UV index in December - Ethel, 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
Ethel, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Ethel, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Ethel, MO

Average visibility in December - Ethel, 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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