December weather forecast
Merriam Woods, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Merriam Woods, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between min 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and max 46.6°F (8.1°C).

Temperature

The transition into December is accompanied by a temperature decrease, with the average high-temperature shifting from a refreshing 56.1°F (13.4°C) in November to a frosty 46.6°F (8.1°C). Merriam Woods, during the month of December, experiences an average low-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Humidity

In Merriam Woods, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In Merriam Woods, in December, it is raining for 7.4 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Merriam Woods, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.8 days and collects up to 30.47" (774mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 1.5 days. Throughout December, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is accumulated. In Merriam Woods, during the entire year, snow falls for 9.5 days and aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Merriam Woods is 5.6h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 46.6°F (8.1°C) and a low-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Merriam Woods?

In Merriam Woods, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Merriam Woods, in December, it is raining for 7.4 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Merriam Woods, in December, snow falls for 1.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Merriam Woods, the average day length in December is 9h and 42min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
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Average temperature in December - Merriam Woods, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.9°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Merriam Woods, MO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Merriam Woods, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February, March and April (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Merriam Woods, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, July, August and October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Merriam Woods, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.42").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Merriam Woods, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Merriam Woods, MO

Average snowfall in December - Merriam Woods, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Merriam Woods, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.4 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 - Merriam Woods, MO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Merriam Woods, 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 July (12.2 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Merriam Woods, MO
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
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Average cloud cover in December - Merriam Woods, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Merriam Woods, MO
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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