December weather forecast
Oakwood Park, MO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Oakwood Park, Missouri, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and 40.3°F (4.6°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C) to an icy 40.3°F (4.6°C). The nights of December anticipate an average low-temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 74%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 5.2 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 126.5 rainfall days, and 21.65" (550mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Oakwood Park, in December, during 3.2 snowfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Oakwood Park, during the entire year, snow falls for 17.2 days and aggregates up to 5.51" (140mm) 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 7:19 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December 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 minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 40.3°F (4.6°C) and 27.3°F (-2.6°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 5.2 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Oakwood Park?

In Oakwood Park, in December, snow falls for 3.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Oakwood Park have in December?

The average day length in December in Oakwood Park is 9h and 28min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

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.

How high is the UV index in December in Oakwood Park?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Oakwood Park, MO

Average temperature in December - Oakwood Park, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.3°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 (36.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Oakwood Park, MO

Average pressure in December - Oakwood Park, 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 (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Oakwood Park, MO

Average wind speed in December - Oakwood Park, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Oakwood Park, MO

Average humidity in December - Oakwood Park, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Oakwood Park, MO

Average rainfall in December - Oakwood Park, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
Oakwood Park, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Oakwood Park, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Oakwood Park, MO

Average snowfall in December - Oakwood Park, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Oakwood Park, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Oakwood Park, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Oakwood Park, MO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Oakwood Park, 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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Oakwood Park, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Oakwood Park, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Oakwood Park, MO

Average UV index in December - Oakwood Park, 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
Oakwood Park, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Oakwood Park, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Oakwood Park, MO

Average visibility in December - Oakwood Park, 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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