December weather forecast
Mount Olive, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mount Olive, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and max 41°F (5°C).

Temperature

December shows a mild decline in the average high-temperature, falling from November's cool 52.7°F (11.5°C) to a wintry 41°F (5°C). In the month of December, Mount Olive's average low-temperature falls to a subzero cold 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 5.6 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Mount Olive, during the entire year, the rain falls for 126.4 days and collects up to 20.08" (510mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Mount Olive, during December, snow falls for 2.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of snow. In Mount Olive, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.3 days and aggregates up to 6.14" (156mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.3h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 41°F (5°C) and 27.5°F (-2.5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Mount Olive, in December, it is raining for 5.6 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 2.4 days. Throughout December, 0.83" (21mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 30min 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 29min.

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 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Mount Olive have in December?

In Mount Olive, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, February, November 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?

In Mount Olive, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Mount Olive, MO

Average temperature in December - Mount Olive, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 41°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.2°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Mount Olive, MO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"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
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Average wind speed in December - Mount Olive, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

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
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Average humidity in December - Mount Olive, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June and July (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Mount Olive, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Mount Olive, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Mount Olive, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Mount Olive, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are 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 - Mount Olive, MO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Mount Olive, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.6 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (13.8 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Mount Olive, 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
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Average cloud cover in December - Mount Olive, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
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 - Mount Olive, 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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