December weather forecast
Monroe City, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Monroe City, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 39.9°F (4.4°C) and 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Monroe City's average high-temperature adjusts, receding from November's cool 51.1°F (10.6°C) to an icy 39.9°F (4.4°C). An average temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) is recorded during the nights in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Monroe City, in December, during 6.8 rainfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 138.7 rainfall days, and 28.03" (712mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, September through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 5 days. Throughout December, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is accumulated. In Monroe City, during the entire year, snow falls for 22.9 days and aggregates up to 10.91" (277mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:52 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Monroe City, is 39.9°F (4.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 27.3°F (-2.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Monroe City, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Monroe City, in December, during 6.8 rainfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Monroe City, during December, snow falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Monroe City have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:52 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Monroe City have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

When is 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.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Monroe City, MO

Average temperature in December - Monroe City, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Monroe City, MO

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

Average wind speed in December
Monroe City, MO

Average wind speed in December - Monroe City, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Monroe City, MO

Average humidity in December - Monroe City, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and July (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Monroe City, MO

Average rainfall in December - Monroe City, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.34").

Average rainfall days in December
Monroe City, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Monroe City, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Monroe City, MO

Average snowfall in December - Monroe City, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Monroe City, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Monroe City, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Monroe City, MO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Monroe City, 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: 4h and 5min

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 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Monroe City, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Monroe City, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Monroe City, MO

Average UV index in December - Monroe City, 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
Monroe City, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Monroe City, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Monroe City, MO

Average visibility in December - Monroe City, 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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