December weather forecast
Oakwood, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Oakwood, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 40.3°F (4.6°C) and an average low of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Temperature

Oakwood's weather in December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from November's fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C) to a wintry 40.3°F (4.6°C). Throughout December, Oakwood witnesses a nighttime temperature average of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 5.2 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Oakwood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 126.5 days and collects up to 21.65" (550mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 3.2 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 17.2 snowfall days, and 5.51" (140mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 40.3°F (4.6°C) and a low-temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is calculated to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Oakwood, in December, during 5.2 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Oakwood, in December, during 3.2 snowfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of snow is typically 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 in Oakwood?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 28min.

When 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 many hours of sunshine does Oakwood have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

What are the months 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.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Oakwood, MO

Average temperature in December - Oakwood, 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, MO

Average pressure in December - Oakwood, 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, MO

Average wind speed in December - Oakwood, 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, MO

Average humidity in December - Oakwood, 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, MO

Average rainfall in December - Oakwood, 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, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Oakwood, 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, MO

Average snowfall in December - Oakwood, 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, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Oakwood, 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, MO

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

Average sunshine days in December - Oakwood, 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, MO

Average UV index in December - Oakwood, 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, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Oakwood, 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, MO

Average visibility in December - Oakwood, 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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