December weather forecast
High Point, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in High Point, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and 42.8°F (6°C).

Temperature

With December's onset, the weather shows a temperature decrease, transitioning from a cool 53.4°F (11.9°C) in November to a chilly 42.8°F (6°C). During the month of December, the nighttime temperature falls to an average of 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In High Point, in December, it is raining for 6.6 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 142 rainfall days, and 32.13" (816mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In High Point, in December, during 4.1 snowfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In High Point, during the entire year, snow falls for 22.7 days and aggregates up to 11.34" (288mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.1h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard 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:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 42.8°F (6°C) and 28.9°F (-1.7°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In High Point, Missouri, in December, it is raining for 6.6 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In High Point, in December, snow falls for 4.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.89" (48mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does High Point have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in High Point is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in High Point?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
High Point, MO

Average temperature in December - High Point, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in December
High Point, MO

Average pressure in December - High Point, 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
High Point, MO

Average wind speed in December - High Point, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.1mph).

Average humidity in December
High Point, MO

Average humidity in December - High Point, 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
High Point, MO

Average rainfall in December - High Point, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.46").

Average rainfall days in December
High Point, MO

Average rainfall days in December - High Point, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
High Point, MO

Average snowfall in December - High Point, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.89"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.86").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
High Point, MO

Average snowfall days in December - High Point, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
High Point, MO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - High Point, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
High Point, MO

Average sunshine days in December - High Point, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.2 days).

Average UV index in December
High Point, MO

Average UV index in December - High Point, MO
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are 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
High Point, MO

Average cloud cover in December - High Point, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
High Point, MO

Average visibility in December - High Point, 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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