December weather forecast
Macon, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Macon, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and an average low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Temperature

In the transition to December, Macon observes a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C) in November to a wintry 38.8°F (3.8°C). During the nights in December, the temperature in Macon averages to a freezing cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Humidity

In Macon, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Macon, in December, during 5.8 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Macon, there are 136.5 rainfall days, and 27.36" (695mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 4.8 days. Throughout December, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Macon, there are 25.9 snowfall days, and 12.76" (324mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:55 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Macon, Missouri, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Macon in December?

In Macon, 38.8°F (3.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 26.1°F (-3.3°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Macon?

In December, the average relative humidity in Macon, Missouri, is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December in Macon?

In Macon, during December, the rain falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Macon in December?

In Macon, during December, snow falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Macon?

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

How many hours of daylight does Macon have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 25min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Macon?

On the first day of December in Macon, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:55 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Macon?

The average sunshine duration in December in Macon, Missouri, is 4.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Macon?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Macon?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Macon, MO

Average temperature in December - Macon, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Macon, MO

Average pressure in December - Macon, 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 (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Macon, MO

Average wind speed in December - Macon, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Macon, MO

Average humidity in December - Macon, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Macon, MO

Average rainfall in December - Macon, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.26").

Average rainfall days in December
Macon, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Macon, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Macon, MO

Average snowfall in December - Macon, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.06").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Macon, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Macon, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Macon, MO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Macon, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Macon, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Macon, MO

Average UV index in December - Macon, 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
Macon, MO

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Macon, MO

Average visibility in December - Macon, 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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