December weather forecast
Olean, MO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Olean, Missouri, with an average temperature varying between 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and 43.2°F (6.2°C).

Temperature

In December, the meteorological conditions alter, with the average high-temperature shifting from a fresh 53.8°F (12.1°C) in November to a frosty 43.2°F (6.2°C). In the month of December, Olean's average low-temperature falls to a subzero cold 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Olean, Missouri, during December, the rain falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 136.9 rainfall days, and 26.02" (661mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Olean, in December, during 4.9 snowfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Olean, during the entire year, snow falls for 23.1 days and aggregates up to 8.03" (204mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine 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 health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jul 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Olean, is 43.2°F (6.2°C), while the average low-temperature is 29.3°F (-1.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Olean, during December, the rain falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Olean, in December, snow falls for 4.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Olean have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 32min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Olean?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Olean, MO

Average temperature in December - Olean, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Olean, MO

Average pressure in December - Olean, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Olean, MO

Average wind speed in December - Olean, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Olean, MO

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Olean, MO

Average rainfall in December - Olean, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.18").

Average rainfall days in December
Olean, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Olean, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (6.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Olean, MO

Average snowfall in December - Olean, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Olean, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Olean, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (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
Olean, MO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Olean, MO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Olean, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Olean, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Olean, MO

Average UV index in December - Olean, 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
Olean, MO

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Olean, MO

Average visibility in December - Olean, 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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