December weather forecast
Oxford, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Oxford, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and an average high of 36.9°F (2.7°C).

Temperature

December suggests a modest reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from a frosty 49.8°F (9.9°C) in November to a wintry 36.9°F (2.7°C). Oxford registers a consistent average low-temperature of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Oxford, during December, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation. In Oxford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130.3 days and collects up to 25.71" (653mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Oxford, in December, during 5 snowfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 26.9 snowfall days, and 13.19" (335mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In Oxford, 36.9°F (2.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 24.3°F (-4.3°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Oxford, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Oxford, in December, it is raining for 5.5 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Oxford, in December, during 5 snowfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Oxford?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Oxford have in December?

In Oxford, the average day length in December is 9h and 20min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December in Oxford?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Oxford, MO

Average temperature in December - Oxford, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Oxford, MO

Average pressure in December - Oxford, 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 (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Oxford, MO

Average wind speed in December - Oxford, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Oxford, MO

Average humidity in December - Oxford, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Oxford, MO

Average rainfall in December - Oxford, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.98").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.91").

Average rainfall days in December
Oxford, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Oxford, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Oxford, MO

Average snowfall in December - Oxford, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Oxford, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Oxford, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Oxford, MO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Oxford, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Oxford, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Oxford, MO

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Oxford, MO

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

The months with the most cloud cover are January and March (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Oxford, MO

Average visibility in December - Oxford, 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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