December weather forecast
Golden, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Golden, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and 46.6°F (8.1°C).

Temperature

In December, the meteorological conditions alter, with the average high-temperature shifting from a mild 56.3°F (13.5°C) in November to a frosty 46.6°F (8.1°C). Golden's temperature drops to an average low of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In Golden, in December, it is raining for 8 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 147.8 rainfall days, and 32.01" (813mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Golden, in December, during 2.8 snowfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Golden, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.4 days and aggregates up to 7.01" (178mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Golden, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.6h.

UV index

January, February and 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 threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The high-temperature, in December, in Golden, is 46.6°F (8.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 31.8°F (-0.1°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Golden, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Golden, in December, during 8 rainfall days, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Golden, in December, snow falls for 2.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.87" (22mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Golden, the average day length in December is 9h and 43min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.6h.

What is the month 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 intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Golden is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Golden, MO

Average temperature in December - Golden, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Golden, MO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Golden, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Golden, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Golden, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.73").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Golden, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.9 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (8 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Golden, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Golden, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Golden, MO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Golden, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.7 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and December (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.5 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Golden, 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
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Average cloud cover in December - Golden, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Golden, MO
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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