December weather forecast
Lancaster, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lancaster, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.1°F (-4.4°C) and 36°F (2.2°C).

Temperature

December comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 48.4°F (9.1°C) in November to a cold 36°F (2.2°C). Nighttime temperatures in December average to a subzero cold 24.1°F (-4.4°C) in Lancaster.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Lancaster, in December, during 7.7 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Lancaster, there are 133.4 rainfall days, and 26.54" (674mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Lancaster, during December, snow falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of snow. In Lancaster, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.8 days and aggregates up to 16.18" (411mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Lancaster, 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Lancaster in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Lancaster, is 36°F (2.2°C), while the average low-temperature is 24.1°F (-4.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Lancaster?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Lancaster?

In Lancaster, in December, it is raining for 7.7 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Lancaster?

In December, in Lancaster, Missouri, it is snowing for 6.7 days. Throughout December, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lancaster?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Lancaster have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 20min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Lancaster?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, in Lancaster, Missouri, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Lancaster have in December?

In Lancaster, Missouri, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Lancaster?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Lancaster?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Lancaster, MO

Average temperature in December - Lancaster, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 36°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.1°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 (17.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Lancaster, MO

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Lancaster, MO

Average wind speed in December - Lancaster, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in December
Lancaster, MO

Average humidity in December - Lancaster, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Lancaster, MO

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.26").

Average rainfall days in December
Lancaster, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Lancaster, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.7 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (16.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lancaster, MO

Average snowfall in December - Lancaster, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.84").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lancaster, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Lancaster, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 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
Lancaster, MO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lancaster, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lancaster, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Lancaster, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Lancaster, MO

Average UV index in December - Lancaster, 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
Lancaster, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Lancaster, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Lancaster, MO

Average visibility in December - Lancaster, 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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