December weather forecast
Lockwood, MO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Lockwood, Missouri, with an average temperature varying between 30°F (-1.1°C) and 44.8°F (7.1°C).

Temperature

Lockwood's progression into December involves a drop in the average high-temperature, receding from a cool 55°F (12.8°C) in November to a frosty 44.8°F (7.1°C). Lockwood records an average nighttime low-temperature of 30°F (-1.1°C) throughout December.

Humidity

In Lockwood, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6.8 days and accumulates 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 3 days. Throughout December, 0.83" (21mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 16.1 snowfall days, and 6.97" (177mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.5h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Lockwood, records 44.8°F (7.1°C), while the low-temperature is 30°F (-1.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Lockwood?

In Lockwood, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 6.8 days and typically collects 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Lockwood, in December, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 3 days. Throughout December, 0.83" (21mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Lockwood have in December?

In December, the average day length in Lockwood is 9h and 38min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

When is 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 Lockwood, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Lockwood, MO

Average temperature in December - Lockwood, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Lockwood, MO

Average pressure in December - Lockwood, 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
Lockwood, MO

Average wind speed in December - Lockwood, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Lockwood, MO

Average humidity in December - Lockwood, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Lockwood, MO

Average rainfall in December - Lockwood, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.51").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
Lockwood, MO

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lockwood, MO

Average snowfall in December - Lockwood, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lockwood, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Lockwood, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lockwood, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lockwood, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Lockwood, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).

Average UV index in December
Lockwood, MO

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Lockwood, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Lockwood, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Lockwood, MO

Average visibility in December - Lockwood, 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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