December weather forecast
Knox City, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Knox City, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 38.7°F (3.7°C) and 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Temperature

The onset of December is marked by a decrease in temperature, transitioning from a cool 50.4°F (10.2°C) in November to a cold 38.7°F (3.7°C). December in Knox City sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Knox City is 78%.

Rainfall

In Knox City, in December, during 5.5 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 130.9 rainfall days, and 26.3" (668mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Knox City, Missouri, are January through April, October through December. In Knox City, in December, during 3.9 snowfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Knox City, there are 21.2 snowfall days, and 9.29" (236mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:52 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

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 vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Knox City in December?

December temperatures in Knox City, Missouri, vary between a high-temperature of 38.7°F (3.7°C) and a low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is estimated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Knox City?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in Knox City in December?

In Knox City, in December, it is raining for 5.5 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Knox City?

In Knox City, Missouri, in December, during 3.9 snowfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Knox City?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Knox City.

What is the average length of the day in December in Knox City?

The average day length in December in Knox City is 9h and 22min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Knox City?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, in Knox City, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:52 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Knox City?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Knox City?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Knox City?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Knox City, MO

Average temperature in December - Knox City, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Knox City, MO

Average pressure in December - Knox City, MO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Knox City, MO

Average wind speed in December - Knox City, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Knox City, MO

Average humidity in December - Knox City, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June and July (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Knox City, MO

Average rainfall in December - Knox City, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.1").

Average rainfall days in December
Knox City, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Knox City, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Knox City, MO

Average snowfall in December - Knox City, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.54"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Knox City, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Knox City, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Knox City, MO

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Knox City, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Knox City, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12 days).

Average UV index in December
Knox City, MO

Average UV index in December - Knox City, 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
Knox City, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Knox City, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Knox City, MO

Average visibility in December - Knox City, 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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