December weather forecast
Nelson, MO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Nelson, Missouri, with an average temperature ranging between max 41.5°F (5.3°C) and min 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Temperature

Nelson's December weather comes with a decrease in average high-temperatures, moving from a fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C) in November to an icy 41.5°F (5.3°C). During the nights in December, Nelson experiences a consistent average temperature of 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Humidity

In Nelson, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Nelson, Missouri, in December, it is raining for 6.1 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 135.7 rainfall days, and 28.11" (714mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Nelson, during December, snow falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of snow. In Nelson, during the entire year, snow falls for 17.6 days and aggregates up to 9.06" (230mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Nelson, the average sunshine in December is 5.1h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Nelson, records 41.5°F (5.3°C), while the low-temperature is 27.7°F (-2.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), 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 Nelson?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Nelson, in December, during 6.1 rainfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Nelson, during December, snow falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of snow.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Nelson have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 29min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Nelson have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Nelson?

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

Average temperature in December - Nelson, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.7°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
Nelson, MO

Average pressure in December - Nelson, MO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"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
Nelson, MO

Average wind speed in December - Nelson, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Nelson, MO

Average humidity in December - Nelson, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Nelson, MO

Average rainfall in December - Nelson, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.18").

Average rainfall days in December
Nelson, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Nelson, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Nelson, MO

Average snowfall in December - Nelson, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Nelson, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Nelson, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 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
Nelson, MO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Nelson, 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 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Nelson, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Nelson, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Nelson, MO

Average UV index in December - Nelson, 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
Nelson, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Nelson, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and March (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Nelson, MO

Average visibility in December - Nelson, 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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