December weather forecast
Malta Bend, MO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Malta Bend, Missouri, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and an average high of 40.8°F (4.9°C).

Temperature

A shift in the average high-temperature occurs in December, reducing from a cool 52.7°F (11.5°C) in November to an icy 40.8°F (4.9°C). Malta Bend experiences an average low-temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) in month of December.

Humidity

In Malta Bend, Missouri, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Malta Bend, Missouri, in December, during 5.5 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 135.1 rainfall days, and 26.26" (667mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Malta Bend, in December, snow falls for 2.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.1" (28mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 16.3 snowfall days, and 8.9" (226mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Malta Bend is 5.3h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 40.8°F (4.9°C) and a low-temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is calculated to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Malta Bend?

The average relative humidity in December in Malta Bend is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Malta Bend, during December, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 2.5 days. Throughout December, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Malta Bend, Missouri, the average day length in December is 9h and 28min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

What is the month with 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.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Malta Bend, MO

Average temperature in December - Malta Bend, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Malta Bend, MO

Average pressure in December - Malta Bend, 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 (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Malta Bend, MO

Average wind speed in December - Malta Bend, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

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
Malta Bend, MO

Average humidity in December - Malta Bend, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Malta Bend, MO

Average rainfall in December - Malta Bend, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

Average rainfall days in December
Malta Bend, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Malta Bend, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Malta Bend, MO

Average snowfall in December - Malta Bend, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.1"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Malta Bend, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Malta Bend, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 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
Malta Bend, MO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Malta Bend, MO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Malta Bend, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Malta Bend, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Malta Bend, MO

Average UV index in December - Malta Bend, 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
Malta Bend, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Malta Bend, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and March (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Malta Bend, MO

Average visibility in December - Malta Bend, 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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