December weather forecast
Houston Lake, MO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Houston Lake, Missouri, with an average temperature varying between 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and 40.3°F (4.6°C).

Temperature

December's onset brings a reduction in the average high-temperature, from a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C) in November to a cold 40.3°F (4.6°C). Houston Lake, during the nights of December, experiences an average temperature drop to a subzero cold 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 74%.

Rainfall

In Houston Lake, in December, during 5.2 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 126.5 rainfall days, and 21.65" (550mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Houston Lake, in December, snow falls for 3.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.67" (17mm) of snow. In Houston Lake, during the entire year, snow falls for 17.2 days and aggregates up to 5.51" (140mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.3h.

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 low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Houston Lake?

During December, Houston Lake experiences an average high-temperature of 40.3°F (4.6°C) and a low-temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 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 Houston Lake in December?

In Houston Lake, during December, the rain falls for 5.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Houston Lake, Missouri, in December, snow falls for 3.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Houston Lake?

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

How many hours of daylight does Houston Lake have in December?

In Houston Lake, the average day length in December is 9h and 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate 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
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Houston Lake, MO

Average temperature in December - Houston Lake, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.3°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 (36.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.3°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 (22.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Houston Lake, MO

Average pressure in December - Houston Lake, 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
Houston Lake, MO

Average wind speed in December - Houston Lake, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Houston Lake, MO

Average humidity in December - Houston Lake, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Houston Lake, MO

Average rainfall in December - Houston Lake, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
Houston Lake, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Houston Lake, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Houston Lake, MO

Average snowfall in December - Houston Lake, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Houston Lake, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Houston Lake, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Houston Lake, MO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Houston Lake, MO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Houston Lake, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Houston Lake, 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 (11.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Houston Lake, MO

Average UV index in December - Houston Lake, 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
Houston Lake, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Houston Lake, 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 25).

Average visibility in December
Houston Lake, MO

Average visibility in December - Houston Lake, 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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