December weather forecast
Mendon, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mendon, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 38.7°F (3.7°C) and an average low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Temperature

Onset of December comes with a temperature decline, the average high falling from a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C) in November to a wintry 38.7°F (3.7°C). Mendon experiences an average temperature drop to a freezing cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C) during December nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.5 days and accumulates 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Mendon, in December, snow falls for 4.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.35" (9mm) of snow. In Mendon, during the entire year, snow falls for 20.6 days and aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) 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 7:14 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:58 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Mendon, records 38.7°F (3.7°C), while the low-temperature is 26.1°F (-3.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 4.5 days and typically collects 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Mendon, during December, the rain falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Mendon, in December, snow falls for 4.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Mendon have in December?

In Mendon, the average day length in December is 9h and 26min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:58 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Mendon, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Mendon, MO

Average temperature in December - Mendon, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Mendon, MO

Average humidity in December - Mendon, 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 (72%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Mendon, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.43"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (1.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Mendon, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Mendon, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mendon, MO

Average snowfall in December - Mendon, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.02").
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 - Mendon, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mendon, 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: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Mendon, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.8 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Mendon, 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 - Mendon, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Mendon, 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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