December weather forecast
La Russell, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in La Russell, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Temperature

In La Russell, the average high-temperature in December drops from a cool 55.2°F (12.9°C) in November to a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C). La Russell records an average nighttime low-temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) throughout December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In December, in La Russell, the rain falls for 7.8 days. Throughout December, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 155.3 rainfall days, and 35.59" (904mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In La Russell, in December, snow falls for 3 days, with typically accumulated 0.83" (21mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 17.9 snowfall days, and 6.93" (176mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

Sunshine

In La Russell, the average sunshine in December is 5.5h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in La Russell, is 45.5°F (7.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 30.7°F (-0.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How much does it rain in December?

In La Russell, during December, the rain falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in La Russell in December?

In La Russell, during December, snow falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

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

The average day length in December is 9h and 40min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, in La Russell, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

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

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In La Russell, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
La Russell, MO

Average temperature in December - La Russell, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.6°F).

Average pressure in December
La Russell, MO

Average pressure in December - La Russell, MO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
La Russell, MO

Average wind speed in December - La Russell, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
La Russell, MO

Average humidity in December - La Russell, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, July, August and October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
La Russell, MO

Average rainfall in December - La Russell, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.69").

Average rainfall days in December
La Russell, MO

Average rainfall days in December - La Russell, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
La Russell, MO

Average snowfall in December - La Russell, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
La Russell, MO

Average snowfall days in December - La Russell, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
La Russell, MO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - La Russell, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
La Russell, MO

Average sunshine days in December - La Russell, 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 July (10.6 days).

Average UV index in December
La Russell, MO

Average UV index in December - La Russell, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
La Russell, MO

Average cloud cover in December - La Russell, 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 August (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
La Russell, MO

Average visibility in December - La Russell, 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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