December weather forecast
Orrick, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Orrick, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and 40.3°F (4.6°C).

Temperature

December is characterized by a reduction in the average high-temperature, from a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C) in November to a wintry 40.3°F (4.6°C). An average low-temperature of 27.1°F (-2.7°C) marks the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In Orrick, in December, it is raining for 5.5 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Orrick, during the entire year, the rain falls for 136.1 days and collects up to 27.24" (692mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, May, October through December are months with snowfall in Orrick. In Orrick, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.14" (29mm) of snow. In Orrick, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.7 days and aggregates up to 8.9" (226mm) 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 7:17 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Orrick, Missouri, 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 vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Orrick, is 40.3°F (4.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 27.1°F (-2.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December in Orrick?

In Orrick, in December, it is raining for 5.5 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Orrick, during December, snow falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Orrick?

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

How many hours of daylight does Orrick have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Orrick?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Orrick, MO

Average temperature in December - Orrick, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Orrick, MO

Average pressure in December - Orrick, 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
Orrick, MO

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Orrick, MO

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Orrick, MO

Average rainfall in December - Orrick, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").

Average rainfall days in December
Orrick, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Orrick, 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 (5.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Orrick, MO

Average snowfall in December - Orrick, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.35").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Orrick, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Orrick, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Orrick, 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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Orrick, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Orrick, 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 (11.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Orrick, MO

Average UV index in December - Orrick, 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
Orrick, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Orrick, 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 26).

Average visibility in December
Orrick, MO

Average visibility in December - Orrick, 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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