December weather forecast
Pierce City, MO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Pierce City, Missouri, with temperature in the range of an average high of 45.5°F (7.5°C) and an average low of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

The commencement of December indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's mild 55.6°F (13.1°C) to a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C). During the month of December, Pierce City anticipates a mean low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Humidity

In Pierce City, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In Pierce City, in December, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 152 rainfall days, and 34.29" (871mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Pierce City are January through May, November and December. In Pierce City, in December, snow falls for 3.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.14" (29mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 16.6 snowfall days, and 7.2" (183mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Pierce City, the average sunshine in December is 5.4h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

In Pierce City, 45.5°F (7.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 31.1°F (-0.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 100.4°F (38°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity in Pierce City is 75%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 8.1 days. Throughout December, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Pierce City, Missouri, in December, during 3.2 snowfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Pierce City have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 41min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Pierce City have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Pierce City?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Pierce City, MO

Average temperature in December - Pierce City, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.5°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 (42.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

Average pressure in December
Pierce City, MO

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Pierce City, MO

Average wind speed in December - Pierce City, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Pierce City, MO

Average humidity in December - Pierce City, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, July, August and October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Pierce City, MO

Average rainfall in December - Pierce City, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.65").

Average rainfall days in December
Pierce City, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Pierce City, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pierce City, MO

Average snowfall in December - Pierce City, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.14"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Pierce City, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Pierce City, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Pierce City, MO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pierce City, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pierce City, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Pierce City, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Pierce City, MO

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

Average cloud cover in December
Pierce City, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Pierce City, 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 August (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Pierce City, MO

Average visibility in December - Pierce City, 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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