December weather forecast
Lock Springs, MO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Lock Springs, Missouri, with an average temperature varying between 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

The onset of December comes with a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C) in November to an icy 38.3°F (3.5°C). Lock Springs, during the month of December, experiences an average low-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Lock Springs, in December, it is raining for 6.1 days, with typically 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Lock Springs, Missouri, during the entire year, the rain falls for 129.6 days and collects up to 26.02" (661mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Lock Springs are January through May, October through December. In Lock Springs, in December, snow falls for 5.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.42" (36mm) of snow. In Lock Springs, during the entire year, snow falls for 25.5 days and aggregates up to 11.61" (295mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Lock Springs.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.1h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Lock Springs, Missouri. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Lock Springs?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Lock Springs during December are 38.3°F (3.5°C) and 25.7°F (-3.5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Lock Springs?

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

How much does it rain in Lock Springs in December?

In Lock Springs, during December, the rain falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Lock Springs in December?

In Lock Springs, during December, snow falls for 5.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lock Springs?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Lock Springs?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 24min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Lock Springs?

On the first day of December in Lock Springs, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Lock Springs?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Lock Springs?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Lock Springs?

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

Average temperature in December - Lock Springs, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Lock Springs, MO

Average pressure in December - Lock Springs, MO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Lock Springs, MO

Average wind speed in December - Lock Springs, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Lock Springs, MO

Average humidity in December - Lock Springs, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

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

Average rainfall in December
Lock Springs, MO

Average rainfall in December - Lock Springs, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.94").

Average rainfall days in December
Lock Springs, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Lock Springs, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lock Springs, MO

Average snowfall in December - Lock Springs, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.9").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lock Springs, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Lock Springs, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lock Springs, MO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lock Springs, 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: 5h and 1min

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 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lock Springs, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Lock Springs, 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 (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Lock Springs, MO

Average UV index in December - Lock Springs, 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
Lock Springs, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Lock Springs, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Lock Springs, MO

Average visibility in December - Lock Springs, 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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