December weather forecast
Odessa, MO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Odessa, Missouri, with an average temperature varying between 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Temperature

In Odessa, the average high-temperature in December drops from a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C) in November to an icy 40.6°F (4.8°C). During the month of December, Odessa experiences a steady low-temperature average of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Odessa, Missouri, is 75%.

Rainfall

In Odessa, in December, during 5.4 rainfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 130.1 rainfall days, and 22.8" (579mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 3.4 days. Throughout December, 0.87" (22mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 20.8 snowfall days, and 8.07" (205mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:03 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

During December, Odessa experiences an average high-temperature of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and a low-temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity in Odessa is 75%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 5.4 days. Throughout December, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Odessa, in December, during 3.4 snowfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Odessa have in December?

In Odessa, 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 7:16 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines 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?

In Odessa, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Odessa, MO

Average temperature in December - Odessa, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.6°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 (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Odessa, MO

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

Average wind speed in December
Odessa, MO

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Odessa, MO

Average humidity in December - Odessa, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

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

Average rainfall in December
Odessa, MO

Average rainfall in December - Odessa, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").

Average rainfall days in December
Odessa, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Odessa, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (5.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Odessa, MO

Average snowfall in December - Odessa, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Odessa, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Odessa, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Odessa, 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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Odessa, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Odessa, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (12.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Odessa, MO

Average UV index in December - Odessa, MO
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Odessa, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Odessa, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Odessa, MO

Average visibility in December - Odessa, 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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