December weather forecast
Iron Gates, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Iron Gates, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and max 45.9°F (7.7°C).

Temperature

December's onset corresponds with a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderate 56.1°F (13.4°C) in November to a frosty 45.9°F (7.7°C). Iron Gates, during December nights, observes an average temperature of 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Humidity

In Iron Gates, the average relative humidity in December is 73%.

Rainfall

In Iron Gates, during December, the rain falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation. In Iron Gates, during the entire year, the rain falls for 143.4 days and collects up to 32.01" (813mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, May, November and December are months with snowfall in Iron Gates. In December, it is snowing for 2.1 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 11.8 snowfall days, and 5.63" (143mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.6h.

UV index

January, February 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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Iron Gates?

The high-temperature, in December, in Iron Gates, records 45.9°F (7.7°C), while the low-temperature is 31.3°F (-0.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is estimated at 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Iron Gates, the average relative humidity in December is 73%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 6.8 days. Throughout December, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Iron Gates, in December, snow falls for 2.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Iron Gates have in December?

In December, the average day length in Iron Gates is 9h and 40min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Iron Gates?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Iron Gates, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Iron Gates, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Iron Gates, MO

Average temperature in December - Iron Gates, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Iron Gates, MO

Average pressure in December - Iron Gates, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Iron Gates, MO

Average wind speed in December - Iron Gates, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Iron Gates, MO

Average humidity in December - Iron Gates, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Iron Gates, MO

Average rainfall in December - Iron Gates, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.04").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
Iron Gates, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Iron Gates, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Iron Gates, MO

Average snowfall in December - Iron Gates, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.44").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Iron Gates, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Iron Gates, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Iron Gates, MO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Iron Gates, MO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Iron Gates, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Iron Gates, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Iron Gates, MO

Average UV index in December - Iron Gates, MO
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Iron Gates, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Iron Gates, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Iron Gates, MO

Average visibility in December - Iron Gates, 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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