December weather forecast
Novelty, MO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Novelty, Missouri, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and an average high of 38.7°F (3.7°C).

Temperature

Novelty's weather in December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from November's fresh 50.4°F (10.2°C) to a wintry 38.7°F (3.7°C). An average low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) marks the month of December.

Humidity

In Novelty, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Novelty, in December, it is raining for 5.5 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 130.9 rainfall days, and 26.3" (668mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 3.9 days. Throughout December, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 21.2 snowfall days, and 9.29" (236mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Novelty, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

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 health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Novelty, is 38.7°F (3.7°C), while the average low-temperature is 26.1°F (-3.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is estimated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Novelty, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Novelty, during December, snow falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Novelty?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 23min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Novelty have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

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?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Novelty, MO

Average temperature in December - Novelty, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Novelty, MO

Average pressure in December - Novelty, 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 (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Novelty, MO

Average wind speed in December - Novelty, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Novelty, MO

Average humidity in December - Novelty, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June and July (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Novelty, MO

Average rainfall in December - Novelty, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.1").

Average rainfall days in December
Novelty, MO

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Novelty, MO

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.31").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Novelty, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Novelty, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Novelty, MO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Novelty, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Novelty, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12 days).

Average UV index in December
Novelty, MO

Average UV index in December - Novelty, 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
Novelty, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Novelty, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Novelty, MO

Average visibility in December - Novelty, 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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