December weather forecast
Licking, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Licking, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Temperature

December implies a gentle temperature shift, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's cool 53.6°F (12°C) to a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C). During the month of December, an average low-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) is recorded.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Licking, during December, the rain falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 151.5 rainfall days, and 32.17" (817mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Licking, during December, snow falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of snow. In Licking, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.3 days and aggregates up to 9.92" (252mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. 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 maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Licking during December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Licking, is 43.7°F (6.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 29.7°F (-1.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is computed to be 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Licking is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Licking, during December, the rain falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 1.73" (44mm) 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 December, the average day length in Licking is 9h and 38min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Licking?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Licking, MO

Average temperature in December - Licking, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.7°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 (40.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Licking, MO

Average pressure in December - Licking, MO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"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
Licking, MO

Average wind speed in December - Licking, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Licking, MO

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Licking, MO

Average rainfall in December - Licking, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Licking, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Licking, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Licking, MO

Average snowfall in December - Licking, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Licking, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Licking, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Licking, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Licking, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Licking, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Licking, MO

Average UV index in December - Licking, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Licking, MO

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Licking, MO

Average visibility in December - Licking, MO
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, July, August and September (5mi).

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