December weather forecast
Perryville, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Perryville, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and 43.9°F (6.6°C).

Temperature

Perryville's weather in December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from November's fresh 54°F (12.2°C) to a frosty 43.9°F (6.6°C). During December, the average low-temperature is a freezing cold 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Perryville, during December, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 111.9 rainfall days, and 10.43" (265mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, October through December are months with snowfall. In Perryville, in December, during 1.8 snowfall days, 0.2" (5mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Perryville, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.9 days and aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Perryville, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Perryville, the average sunshine in December is 5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February 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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

The high-temperature during December is 43.9°F (6.6°C) and the low-temperature is 31.3°F (-0.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is appraised at 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Perryville, during December, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Perryville, during December, snow falls for 1.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 37min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Perryville have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Perryville?

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

Average temperature in December - Perryville, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Perryville, MO

Average pressure in December - Perryville, MO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Perryville, MO

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Perryville, MO

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Perryville, MO

Average rainfall in December - Perryville, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (1.22").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Perryville, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Perryville, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Perryville, MO

Average snowfall in December - Perryville, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.59").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Perryville, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Perryville, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.7 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
Perryville, MO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Perryville, MO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Perryville, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Perryville, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Perryville, MO

Average UV index in December - Perryville, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Perryville, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Perryville, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Perryville, MO

Average visibility in December - Perryville, 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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