December weather forecast
Florence, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Florence, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and 41.7°F (5.4°C).

Temperature

Florence's December weather features a mild decline in high-temperatures, reducing from a fresh 52.9°F (11.6°C) in November to a cold 41.7°F (5.4°C). Florence experiences an average low-temperature of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) in the month of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Florence, Missouri, in December, it is raining for 6.6 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Florence, during the entire year, the rain falls for 141.2 days and collects up to 29.72" (755mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Florence, in December, during 3.9 snowfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 21 snowfall days, and 10.91" (277mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:01 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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Florence, in December, the average high-temperature is 41.7°F (5.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 28.6°F (-1.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is appraised at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Florence, during December, the rain falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Florence, in December, snow falls for 3.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.73" (44mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Florence, the average day length in December is 9h and 31min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Florence have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Florence is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Florence?

In Florence, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Florence, MO

Average temperature in December - Florence, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Florence, MO

Average pressure in December - Florence, 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 (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Florence, MO

Average wind speed in December - Florence, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Florence, MO

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Florence, MO

Average rainfall in December - Florence, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.3").

Average rainfall days in December
Florence, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Florence, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Florence, MO

Average snowfall in December - Florence, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Florence, MO

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

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

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Florence, MO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Florence, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Florence, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Florence, MO

Average UV index in December - Florence, 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
Florence, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Florence, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Florence, MO

Average visibility in December - Florence, 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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