December weather forecast
Locust Hill, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Locust Hill, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 37.8°F (3.2°C) and an average low of 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Locust Hill experiences a modest temperature adjustment, with the average high-temperature receding from a frosty 49.5°F (9.7°C) in November to a cold 37.8°F (3.2°C). In Locust Hill, December is marked by an average low-temperature of 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

Humidity

In Locust Hill, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6.1 days and accumulates 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Locust Hill, in December, snow falls for 6 days, with typically accumulated 1.14" (29mm) of snow. In Locust Hill, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.3 days and aggregates up to 7.95" (202mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:54 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Locust Hill. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 37.8°F (3.2°C) and 25.2°F (-3.8°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Locust Hill, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

What is the driest month?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6.1 days and accumulates 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 6.1 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Locust Hill, in December, during 6 snowfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Locust Hill, the average day length in December is 9h and 23min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:54 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Locust Hill have in December?

In Locust Hill, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

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?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Locust Hill, MO

Average temperature in December - Locust Hill, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.2°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Locust Hill, 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
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Average wind speed in December - Locust Hill, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 10mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Locust Hill, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Locust Hill, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.79").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Locust Hill, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Locust Hill, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.14"

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

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Locust Hill, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 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
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Locust Hill, 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 4min

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 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Locust Hill, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Locust Hill, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Locust Hill, 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
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Average cloud cover in December - Locust Hill, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Locust Hill, 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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