December weather forecast
Greenwood, MO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Greenwood, Missouri, with an average temperature ranging between max 41.2°F (5.1°C) and min 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Temperature

The commencement of December involves a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature dropping from a cool 52.7°F (11.5°C) in November to an icy 41.2°F (5.1°C). An average temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) is recorded during the nights in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 74%.

Rainfall

In Greenwood, Missouri, in December, during 6 rainfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Greenwood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 137.8 days and collects up to 29.53" (750mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Greenwood, in December, during 3.3 snowfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Greenwood, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.4 days and aggregates up to 7.95" (202mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, 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

January, February, November 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 minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In December, in Greenwood, the average high-temperature is 41.2°F (5.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 27.9°F (-2.3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 74%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 6 days. Throughout December, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 3.3 days. Throughout December, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, 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 30min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, 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 long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

What are the months with 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Greenwood, MO

Average temperature in December - Greenwood, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.2°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 (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Greenwood, MO

Average pressure in December - Greenwood, 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 (29.89"Hg).

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

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

Average humidity in December
Greenwood, MO

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Greenwood, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

Average rainfall days in December
Greenwood, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Greenwood, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Greenwood, MO

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.83").
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 - Greenwood, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Greenwood, 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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Greenwood, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Greenwood, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Greenwood, MO

Average UV index in December - Greenwood, 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
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Average cloud cover in December - Greenwood, 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
Greenwood, MO

Average visibility in December - Greenwood, 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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