December weather forecast
Montrose, MO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Montrose, Missouri, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and 43°F (6.1°C).

Temperature

The commencement of December involves a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature dropping from a cool 54.3°F (12.4°C) in November to a frosty 43°F (6.1°C). Montrose in December anticipates an average nighttime temperature of 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

Humidity

In Montrose, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.

Rainfall

In Montrose, during December, the rain falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Montrose, there are 141.5 rainfall days, and 30.67" (779mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, May, October through December are months with snowfall in Montrose. In Montrose, in December, snow falls for 2.6 days, with typically accumulated 1.34" (34mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Montrose, there are 14.7 snowfall days, and 7.64" (194mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of December, in Montrose, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.5h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Montrose. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Montrose in December?

In Montrose, 43°F (6.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 29.1°F (-1.6°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Montrose?

The average relative humidity in December in Montrose, Missouri, is 74%.

How much does it rain in Montrose in December?

In Montrose, during December, the rain falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Montrose?

In Montrose, Missouri, in December, during 2.6 snowfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Montrose?

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 in Montrose?

In Montrose, the average day length in December is 9h and 34min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Montrose?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Montrose?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Montrose, Missouri, is 5.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Montrose?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Montrose?

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

Average temperature in December - Montrose, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 43°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.1°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 (24.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Montrose, MO

Average pressure in December - Montrose, 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
Montrose, MO

Average wind speed in December - Montrose, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

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
Montrose, MO

Average humidity in December - Montrose, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Montrose, MO

Average rainfall in December - Montrose, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.14").

Average rainfall days in December
Montrose, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Montrose, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Montrose, MO

Average snowfall in December - Montrose, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.34"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Montrose, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Montrose, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (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
Montrose, MO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Montrose, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Montrose, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Montrose, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.1 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Montrose, MO

Average UV index in December - Montrose, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Montrose, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Montrose, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

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 26).

Average visibility in December
Montrose, MO

Average visibility in December - Montrose, 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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