December weather forecast
Forest City, MO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Forest City, Missouri, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and an average high of 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

December shows a mild decline in the average high-temperature, falling from November's fresh 51.6°F (10.9°C) to a wintry 38.3°F (3.5°C). Forest City's average low-temperature in the month of December is recorded at a subzero cold 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Forest City, in December, it is raining for 6.1 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Forest City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 133.5 days and collects up to 27.28" (693mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Forest City, in December, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.26" (32mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 22.7 snowfall days, and 8.03" (204mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Forest City.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Forest City 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

Forest City in December has an average high-temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 25.3°F (-3.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

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

In December, the rain falls for 6.1 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Forest City, in December, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.26" (32mm) 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.

How many hours of daylight does Forest City have in December?

The average day length in December in Forest City is 9h and 23min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

When is 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.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Forest City, MO

Average temperature in December - Forest City, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Forest 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
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Average wind speed in December - Forest City, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.2mph

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

Average humidity in December
Forest City, MO

Average humidity in December - Forest City, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Forest City, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.87").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Forest City, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Forest City, MO

Average snowfall in December - Forest City, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.68").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Forest City, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Forest 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Forest City, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Forest City, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Forest City, 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
Forest City, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Forest City, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Forest City, MO

Average visibility in December - Forest 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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