December weather forecast
Frontenac, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Frontenac, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 42.6°F (5.9°C) and 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Temperature

A subtle decrease in the average high-temperature marks December, falling from November's fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C) to an icy 42.6°F (5.9°C). During December, an average low-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) is observed.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Frontenac, in December, during 7.5 rainfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 144.8 rainfall days, and 30.59" (777mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 3.1 days. Throughout December, 1.85" (47mm) of snow is accumulated. In Frontenac, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.2 days and aggregates up to 8.19" (208mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February 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 average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In Frontenac, 42.6°F (5.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 30.6°F (-0.8°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 95°F (35°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 Frontenac, during December, the rain falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, in Frontenac, Missouri, it is snowing for 3.1 days. Throughout December, 1.85" (47mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Frontenac have in December?

In Frontenac, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Frontenac, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Frontenac, MO

Average pressure in December - Frontenac, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Frontenac, MO

Average wind speed in December - Frontenac, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Frontenac, MO

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Frontenac, MO

Average rainfall in December - Frontenac, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.69").

Average rainfall days in December
Frontenac, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Frontenac, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Frontenac, MO

Average snowfall in December - Frontenac, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.85"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Frontenac, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Frontenac, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Frontenac, 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: 4h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Frontenac, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Frontenac, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Frontenac, MO

Average UV index in December - Frontenac, MO
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Frontenac, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Frontenac, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Frontenac, MO

Average visibility in December - Frontenac, 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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