December weather forecast
La Plata, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in La Plata, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 37.8°F (3.2°C) and 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

Temperature

December's arrival corresponds with a decrease in average high-temperatures, from November's chilly 49.5°F (9.7°C) to a wintry 37.8°F (3.2°C). December in La Plata is noted for a mean low-temperature of 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in La Plata is 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in La Plata is December, when the rain falls for 6.1 days and typically collects 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in La Plata. In La Plata, during December, snow falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in La Plata, there are 29.3 snowfall days, and 7.95" (202mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:54 pm CST.

Sunshine

In La Plata, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in La Plata in December?

In La Plata, 37.8°F (3.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 25.2°F (-3.8°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in La Plata?

In December, the average relative humidity in La Plata, Missouri, is 79%.

What is the driest month in La Plata?

The month with the least rainfall in La Plata, Missouri, is December, when the rain falls for 6.1 days and typically collects 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in La Plata in December?

In La Plata, Missouri, in December, it is raining for 6.1 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in La Plata?

In La Plata, Missouri, during December, snow falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in La Plata?

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

How many hours of daylight does La Plata have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 23min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in La Plata?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, in La Plata, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:54 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does La Plata have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in La Plata, Missouri, is 4.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in La Plata?

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 La Plata?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in La Plata is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
La Plata, MO

Average temperature in December - La Plata, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.2°F).

Average pressure in December
La Plata, MO

Average pressure in December - La Plata, 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
La Plata, MO

Average wind speed in December - La Plata, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 10mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
La Plata, MO

Average humidity in December - La Plata, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
La Plata, MO

Average rainfall in December - La Plata, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.79").

Average rainfall days in December
La Plata, MO

Average rainfall days in December - La Plata, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5 days).

Average snowfall in December
La Plata, MO

Average snowfall in December - La Plata, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
La Plata, MO

Average snowfall days in December - La Plata, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 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
La Plata, MO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - La Plata, 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 4min

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 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
La Plata, MO

Average sunshine days in December - La Plata, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
La Plata, MO

Average UV index in December - La Plata, 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
La Plata, MO

Average cloud cover in December - La Plata, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
La Plata, MO

Average visibility in December - La Plata, 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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