December weather forecast
Kearney, MO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Kearney, Missouri, with temperature in the range of an average high of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and an average low of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Temperature

December shows a mild decline in the average high-temperature, falling from November's cool 51.8°F (11°C) to an icy 39.9°F (4.4°C). The average low-temperature of 26.8°F (-2.9°C) is witnessed during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Kearney, during December, the rain falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 138.2 rainfall days, and 27.72" (704mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is accumulated. In Kearney, during the entire year, snow falls for 22.8 days and aggregates up to 10" (254mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:04 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

Kearney in December has an average high-temperature of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 26.8°F (-2.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Kearney, in December, during 5.8 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Kearney, during December, snow falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 27min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Kearney have in December?

In Kearney, Missouri, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

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 low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Kearney, MO

Average temperature in December - Kearney, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Kearney, MO

Average pressure in December - Kearney, 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
Kearney, MO

Average wind speed in December - Kearney, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Kearney, MO

Average humidity in December - Kearney, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Kearney, MO

Average rainfall in December - Kearney, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.02").

Average rainfall days in December
Kearney, MO

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kearney, MO

Average snowfall in December - Kearney, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.34"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Kearney, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Kearney, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kearney, MO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kearney, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Kearney, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Kearney, MO

Average UV index in December - Kearney, 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
Kearney, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Kearney, 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
Kearney, MO

Average visibility in December - Kearney, 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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