December weather forecast
Gowdy, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Gowdy, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Temperature

December's arrival comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 52.9°F (11.6°C) in November to a wintry 41.5°F (5.3°C). Throughout the month of December, Gowdy witnesses an average temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Gowdy is 74%.

Rainfall

In Gowdy, in December, it is raining for 6.4 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 139 rainfall days, and 29.33" (745mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Gowdy, in December, during 3.1 snowfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 18.5 snowfall days, and 9.57" (243mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Gowdy, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Gowdy are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and a low-temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is estimated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Gowdy, Missouri, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Gowdy, in December, it is raining for 6.4 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Gowdy, in December, during 3.1 snowfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Gowdy?

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?

The average day length in December is 9h and 31min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Gowdy have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Gowdy is 5.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Gowdy?

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

Average temperature in December - Gowdy, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Gowdy, MO

Average pressure in December - Gowdy, 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 (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Gowdy, MO

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Gowdy, MO

Average humidity in December - Gowdy, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Gowdy, MO

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.02").

Average rainfall days in December
Gowdy, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Gowdy, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gowdy, MO

Average snowfall in December - Gowdy, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.5").
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 - Gowdy, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gowdy, 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 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gowdy, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Gowdy, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Gowdy, MO

Average UV index in December - Gowdy, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Gowdy, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Gowdy, 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 July and August (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Gowdy, MO

Average visibility in December - Gowdy, 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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