December weather forecast
Gray Summit, MO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Gray Summit, Missouri, with an average temperature varying between 30°F (-1.1°C) and 43.3°F (6.3°C).

Temperature

The onset of December coincides with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a fresh 53.8°F (12.1°C) in November to a frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C). The mean low-temperature during December nights is a freezing cold 30°F (-1.1°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 6.9 days. Throughout December, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 138.9 rainfall days, and 28.54" (725mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Gray Summit, Missouri, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.38" (35mm) of snow. In Gray Summit, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.3 days and aggregates up to 5.08" (129mm) 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 7:02 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:52 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 43.3°F (6.3°C) and a low-temperature of 30°F (-1.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Gray Summit is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 6.9 days. Throughout December, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Gray Summit, during December, snow falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of snow.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Gray Summit have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 32min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:52 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Gray Summit have in December?

In Gray Summit, Missouri, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Gray Summit, MO

Average temperature in December - Gray Summit, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30°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 (24.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Gray Summit, MO

Average pressure in December - Gray Summit, 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
Gray Summit, MO

Average wind speed in December - Gray Summit, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Gray Summit, MO

Average humidity in December - Gray Summit, 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 (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Gray Summit, MO

Average rainfall in December - Gray Summit, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.42").

Average rainfall days in December
Gray Summit, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Gray Summit, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gray Summit, MO

Average snowfall in December - Gray Summit, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Gray Summit, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Gray Summit, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gray Summit, MO

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

Average sunshine days in December
Gray Summit, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Gray Summit, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Gray Summit, MO

Average UV index in December - Gray Summit, 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
Gray Summit, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Gray Summit, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Gray Summit, MO

Average visibility in December - Gray Summit, 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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