December weather forecast
Leonard, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Leonard, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 38.7°F (3.7°C) and an average low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Temperature

December implies a gentle temperature shift, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's cool 50.4°F (10.2°C) to a wintry 38.7°F (3.7°C). Leonard records an average temperature drop to a subzero cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C) in December.

Humidity

In Leonard, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Leonard, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130.9 days and collects up to 26.3" (668mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Leonard, in December, during 3.9 snowfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Leonard, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.2 days and aggregates up to 9.29" (236mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Leonard, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Leonard 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 ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Leonard during December?

In Leonard, in December, the average high-temperature is 38.7°F (3.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 26.1°F (-3.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Leonard?

In December, the average relative humidity in Leonard, Missouri, is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December in Leonard?

In Leonard, Missouri, during December, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Leonard?

In Leonard, in December, during 3.9 snowfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Leonard?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Leonard have in December?

The average day length in December in Leonard is 9h and 24min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Leonard?

On the first day of December in Leonard, Missouri, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Leonard have in December?

In Leonard, Missouri, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Leonard?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Leonard?

In Leonard, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Leonard, MO

Average temperature in December - Leonard, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Leonard, MO

Average pressure in December - Leonard, 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
Leonard, MO

Average wind speed in December - Leonard, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Leonard, MO

Average humidity in December - Leonard, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June and July (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Leonard, MO

Average rainfall in December - Leonard, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.1").

Average rainfall days in December
Leonard, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Leonard, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Leonard, MO

Average snowfall in December - Leonard, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.31").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Leonard, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Leonard, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.8 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
Leonard, MO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Leonard, 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 5min

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 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Leonard, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Leonard, 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 June (12 days).

Average UV index in December
Leonard, MO

Average UV index in December - Leonard, 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
Leonard, MO

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Leonard, MO

Average visibility in December - Leonard, 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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