December weather forecast
Holden, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Holden, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.5°F (5.3°C) and 28.4°F (-2°C).

Temperature

Holden's weather changes with the onset of December, slightly falling from a cool 53.1°F (11.7°C) in November to a cold 41.5°F (5.3°C). Holden experiences a nighttime temperature average of 28.4°F (-2°C) during December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Holden, during December, the rain falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation. In Holden, Missouri, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138.6 days and collects up to 28.31" (719mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Holden, in December, during 3.1 snowfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 17.3 snowfall days, and 8.62" (219mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Holden, Missouri, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Holden 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 hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Jul 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

During December, Holden experiences an average high-temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and a low-temperature of 28.4°F (-2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In Holden, during December, the rain falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Holden, during December, snow falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) 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 Holden have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Holden?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Holden have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration 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 intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Holden is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Holden, MO

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.4°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
Holden, MO

Average pressure in December - Holden, 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 (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Holden, MO

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

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

Average humidity in December
Holden, MO

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Holden, MO

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

Average rainfall days in December
Holden, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Holden, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Holden, MO

Average snowfall in December - Holden, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Holden, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Holden, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Holden, 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
Holden, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Holden, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Holden, MO

Average UV index in December - Holden, 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
Holden, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Holden, 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
Holden, MO

Average visibility in December - Holden, 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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