December weather forecast
Ford City, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ford City, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and max 36.9°F (2.7°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's frosty 49.8°F (9.9°C) to a cold 36.9°F (2.7°C). In December, Ford City encounters an average low-temperature of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) during the night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Ford City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130.3 days and collects up to 25.71" (653mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Ford City, Missouri, in December, during 5 snowfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 26.9 snowfall days, and 13.19" (335mm) 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 7:21 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.1h.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 36.9°F (2.7°C) and 24.3°F (-4.3°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December in Ford City?

In Ford City, in December, during 5.5 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Ford City, Missouri, in December, during 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Ford City, the average day length in December is 9h and 23min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Ford City have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Ford City is 5.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

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 low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Ford City, MO

Average temperature in December - Ford City, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Ford City, MO

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ford City, MO

Average wind speed in December - Ford City, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Ford City, MO

Average humidity in December - Ford City, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Ford City, MO

Average rainfall in December - Ford City, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.98").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.91").

Average rainfall days in December
Ford City, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Ford City, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ford City, MO

Average snowfall in December - Ford City, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ford City, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Ford City, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ford City, MO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ford City, 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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ford City, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Ford City, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Ford City, MO

Average UV index in December - Ford City, MO
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Ford City, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Ford City, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are January and March (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Ford City, MO

Average visibility in December - Ford City, 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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