December weather forecast
Lamar Heights, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lamar Heights, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 44.6°F (7°C) and 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Temperature

As December begins, there is a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a fresh 55.2°F (12.9°C) in November to a frosty 44.6°F (7°C). In Lamar Heights, an average low-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) is recorded during December nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 6.7 days and typically aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 3.1 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Lamar Heights, there are 15.5 snowfall days, and 5.98" (152mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.5h.

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 rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jun 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Lamar Heights, is 44.6°F (7°C) and the average low-temperature is 30.6°F (-0.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is appraised at 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 74%.

What is the driest month?

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 6.7 days and typically aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in December?

In Lamar Heights, during December, the rain falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Lamar Heights, in December, during 3.1 snowfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lamar Heights?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December in Lamar Heights is 9h and 38min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, in Lamar Heights, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Lamar Heights, MO

Average temperature in December - Lamar Heights, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.6°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 (26.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Lamar Heights, MO

Average pressure in December - Lamar Heights, 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
Lamar Heights, MO

Average wind speed in December - Lamar Heights, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7mph).

Average humidity in December
Lamar Heights, MO

Average humidity in December - Lamar Heights, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Lamar Heights, MO

Average rainfall in December - Lamar Heights, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.79").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (1.5").

Average rainfall days in December
Lamar Heights, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Lamar Heights, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lamar Heights, MO

Average snowfall in December - Lamar Heights, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.79"

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
Lamar Heights, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Lamar Heights, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lamar Heights, MO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lamar Heights, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lamar Heights, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Lamar Heights, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Lamar Heights, MO

Average UV index in December - Lamar Heights, MO
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Lamar Heights, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Lamar Heights, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Lamar Heights, MO

Average visibility in December - Lamar Heights, 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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