December weather forecast
Fairfax, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Fairfax, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between max 36.5°F (2.5°C) and min 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Temperature

Fairfax's December weather features a mild decline in high-temperatures, reducing from a cool 50.2°F (10.1°C) in November to a cold 36.5°F (2.5°C). An average low-temperature of 23.9°F (-4.5°C) is noted during the month of December.

Humidity

In Fairfax, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Fairfax, during December, the rain falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 120.8 rainfall days, and 24.09" (612mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Fairfax, during December, snow falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 23.5 snowfall days, and 10.51" (267mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 7:25 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.2h.

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 low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jun 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature during December is 36.5°F (2.5°C) and the low-temperature is 23.9°F (-4.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity in Fairfax, Missouri, is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 4 days. Throughout December, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Fairfax?

In Fairfax, in December, during 4.5 snowfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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 Fairfax have in December?

The average day length in December in Fairfax is 9h and 21min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Fairfax, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Fairfax, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

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.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Fairfax, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Fairfax, MO

Average temperature in December - Fairfax, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Fairfax, MO

Average pressure in December - Fairfax, MO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Fairfax, MO

Average wind speed in December - Fairfax, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Fairfax, MO

Average humidity in December - Fairfax, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

Average rainfall in December
Fairfax, MO

Average rainfall in December - Fairfax, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
Fairfax, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Fairfax, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fairfax, MO

Average snowfall in December - Fairfax, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Fairfax, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Fairfax, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (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
Fairfax, MO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fairfax, 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: 5h and 1min

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 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fairfax, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Fairfax, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are November and December (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Fairfax, MO

Average UV index in December - Fairfax, 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
Fairfax, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Fairfax, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Fairfax, MO

Average visibility in December - Fairfax, 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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