December weather forecast
Leawood, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Leawood, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and 45.9°F (7.7°C).

Temperature

The onset of December brings a small change in high-temperatures, falling from a moderate 56.1°F (13.4°C) in November to a frosty 45.9°F (7.7°C). Throughout December nights, Leawood registers an average low-temperature of 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Humidity

In Leawood, the average relative humidity in December is 73%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 6.8 days. Throughout December, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Leawood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 143.4 days and collects up to 32.01" (813mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, May, November and December. In Leawood, during December, snow falls for 2.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of snow. In Leawood, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.8 days and aggregates up to 5.63" (143mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Leawood, the average sunshine in December is 5.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

During December, Leawood experiences an average high-temperature of 45.9°F (7.7°C) and a low-temperature of 31.3°F (-0.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Leawood?

In December, the average relative humidity is 73%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Leawood, in December, during 6.8 rainfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Leawood, during December, snow falls for 2.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) 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 Leawood have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Leawood, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Leawood, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Leawood, MO

Average temperature in December - Leawood, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.3°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 (27.3°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Leawood, 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
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Average wind speed in December - Leawood, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Leawood, MO

Average humidity in December - Leawood, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Leawood, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.04").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
Leawood, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Leawood, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Leawood, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.44").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Leawood, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Leawood, MO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Leawood, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Leawood, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Leawood, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Leawood, MO

Average UV index in December - Leawood, MO
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
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Average cloud cover in December - Leawood, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Leawood, 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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