December weather forecast
Ionia, MO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Ionia, Missouri, with an average temperature ranging between min 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and max 42.3°F (5.7°C).

Temperature

Start of December brings a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's fresh 53.1°F (11.7°C) to an icy 42.3°F (5.7°C). Ionia's average low-temperature is measured at a subzero cold 28.6°F (-1.9°C) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 7.1 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Ionia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130 days and collects up to 21.81" (554mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Ionia, in December, during 3.7 snowfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Ionia, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.3 days and aggregates up to 5.39" (137mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Ionia, the average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Ionia during December?

In December, in Ionia, the average high-temperature is 42.3°F (5.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 28.6°F (-1.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December in Ionia?

In December, the rain falls for 7.1 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Ionia, during December, snow falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Ionia, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

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.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability 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
Ionia, MO

Average temperature in December - Ionia, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.3°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 (38.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.6°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 (23.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Ionia, MO

Average pressure in December - Ionia, MO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"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
Ionia, MO

Average wind speed in December - Ionia, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Ionia, MO

Average humidity in December - Ionia, 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 (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Ionia, MO

Average rainfall in December - Ionia, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").

Average rainfall days in December
Ionia, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Ionia, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ionia, MO

Average snowfall in December - Ionia, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ionia, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Ionia, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ionia, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ionia, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Ionia, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Ionia, MO

Average UV index in December - Ionia, 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
Ionia, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Ionia, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Ionia, MO

Average visibility in December - Ionia, 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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