December weather forecast
Mercer, MO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Mercer, Missouri, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and an average high of 35.6°F (2°C).

Temperature

Stepping into December, Mercer observes a temperature decline, with the average high falling from November's frosty 48.6°F (9.2°C) to an icy 35.6°F (2°C). December generally records an average low-temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Humidity

In Mercer, Missouri, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 5.7 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Mercer, during December, snow falls for 5.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 30.2 snowfall days, and 10.16" (258mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Mercer, in December, the average high-temperature is 35.6°F (2°C), and the average low-temperature is 23.4°F (-4.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Mercer?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 5.7 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Mercer in December?

In December, the rain falls for 5.7 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Mercer, in December, snow falls for 5.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.14" (29mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Mercer have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 20min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Mercer?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Mercer, MO

Average temperature in December - Mercer, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Mercer, MO

Average pressure in December - Mercer, 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 (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Mercer, MO

Average wind speed in December - Mercer, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Mercer, MO

Average humidity in December - Mercer, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Mercer, MO

Average rainfall in December - Mercer, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.43").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
Mercer, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Mercer, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mercer, MO

Average snowfall in December - Mercer, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Mercer, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Mercer, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.9 days

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

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mercer, 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 18min).

  • 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
Mercer, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Mercer, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Mercer, MO

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Mercer, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Mercer, 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
Mercer, MO

Average visibility in December - Mercer, 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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