December weather forecast
Paynesville, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Paynesville, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between min 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and max 41°F (5°C).

Temperature

The onset of December comes with a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from a cool 52°F (11.1°C) in November to a cold 41°F (5°C). Paynesville records an average nighttime low of 28.9°F (-1.7°C) in December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Paynesville, in December, it is raining for 7 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 130.3 rainfall days, and 17.87" (454mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 3.9 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is accumulated. In Paynesville, during the entire year, snow falls for 21 days and aggregates up to 4.25" (108mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

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 threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 41°F (5°C) and 28.9°F (-1.7°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 7 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Paynesville in December?

In Paynesville, during December, snow falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of snow.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Paynesville have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Paynesville have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Paynesville?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Paynesville, MO

Average temperature in December - Paynesville, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 41°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Paynesville, MO

Average pressure in December - Paynesville, 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 (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Paynesville, MO

Average wind speed in December - Paynesville, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Paynesville, MO

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

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

Average rainfall in December
Paynesville, MO

Average rainfall in December - Paynesville, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.17").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.83").

Average rainfall days in December
Paynesville, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Paynesville, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Paynesville, MO

Average snowfall in December - Paynesville, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.3").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Paynesville, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Paynesville, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.9 days

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

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Paynesville, 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: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Paynesville, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Paynesville, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Paynesville, MO

Average UV index in December - Paynesville, 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
Paynesville, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Paynesville, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Paynesville, MO

Average visibility in December - Paynesville, 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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