December weather forecast
Metz, MO

Share

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Metz, Missouri, with an average temperature varying between 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Temperature

As Metz enters December, the average high-temperature decreases from the a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) of November to a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C). During December, Metz consistently records a temperature low averaging a subzero cold 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Metz, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130.6 days and collects up to 25.43" (646mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Metz, in December, during 2 snowfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Metz, Missouri, during the entire year, snow falls for 12.2 days and aggregates up to 4.29" (109mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.6h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jun 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Metz, is 43.7°F (6.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 29.5°F (-1.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Metz, the average relative humidity in December is 73%.

How much does it rain in Metz in December?

In Metz, in December, during 5.5 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Metz, Missouri, during December, snow falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 35min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, in Metz, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Metz have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Metz is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
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
Metz, MO

Average temperature in December - Metz, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Metz, MO

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

Average wind speed in December
Metz, MO

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Metz, MO

Average humidity in December - Metz, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 73%

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

Average rainfall in December
Metz, MO

Average rainfall in December - Metz, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.79").

Average rainfall days in December
Metz, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Metz, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Metz, MO

Average snowfall in December - Metz, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.69").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Metz, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Metz, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Metz, MO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Metz, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Metz, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Metz, MO

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Metz, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Metz, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Metz, MO

Average visibility in December - Metz, 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).

Metz, Missouri, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location