December weather forecast
Leopold, MO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Leopold, Missouri, with temperature in the range of an average low of 32.4°F (0.2°C) and an average high of 45°F (7.2°C).

Temperature

December indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, from November's cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) to a chilly 45°F (7.2°C). Leopold registers a consistent average low-temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C) during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10 days. Throughout December, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Leopold, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.6 days and collects up to 35.47" (901mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Leopold, in December, snow falls for 1.9 days, with typically accumulated 0.98" (25mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 11.7 snowfall days, and 4.69" (119mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:52 pm CST.

Sunshine

January, February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

During December, Leopold experiences an average high-temperature of 45°F (7.2°C) and a low-temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°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 September is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Leopold, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Leopold, during December, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 1.9 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Leopold, the average day length in December is 9h and 39min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:52 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January, February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Leopold have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Leopold, MO

Average temperature in December - Leopold, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 45°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.4°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 (27°F).

Average pressure in December
Leopold, MO

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Leopold, MO

Average wind speed in December - Leopold, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Leopold, MO

Average humidity in December - Leopold, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Leopold, MO

Average rainfall in December - Leopold, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in December
Leopold, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Leopold, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Leopold, MO

Average snowfall in December - Leopold, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.81").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Leopold, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Leopold, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Leopold, 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: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Leopold, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Leopold, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Leopold, MO

Average UV index in December - Leopold, 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, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Leopold, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Leopold, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Leopold, MO

Average visibility in December - Leopold, 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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