December weather forecast
Pleasant Hill, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Pleasant Hill, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.5°F (5.3°C) and 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Temperature

The onset of December coincides with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a cool 52.9°F (11.6°C) in November to an icy 41.5°F (5.3°C). In Pleasant Hill, the average low-temperature during the month of December is a subzero cold 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Humidity

In Pleasant Hill, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.

Rainfall

In Pleasant Hill, in December, it is raining for 6.4 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 139 rainfall days, and 29.33" (745mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Pleasant Hill, Missouri, are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 3.1 days. Throughout December, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is accumulated. In Pleasant Hill, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.5 days and aggregates up to 9.57" (243mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Pleasant Hill, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Pleasant Hill is 5.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Pleasant Hill are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Pleasant Hill during December?

In December, in Pleasant Hill, the average high-temperature is 41.5°F (5.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 27.9°F (-2.3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Pleasant Hill?

In Pleasant Hill, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.

How many days does it rain in December in Pleasant Hill?

In December, in Pleasant Hill, Missouri, the rain falls for 6.4 days. Throughout December, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Pleasant Hill?

In Pleasant Hill, Missouri, in December, during 3.1 snowfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Pleasant Hill?

December has the shortest days of the year in Pleasant Hill, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Pleasant Hill?

The average day length in December in Pleasant Hill, Missouri, is 9h and 31min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Pleasant Hill?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Pleasant Hill have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Pleasant Hill, Missouri, is 5.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Pleasant Hill?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Pleasant Hill?

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

Average temperature in December - Pleasant Hill, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.9°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 (23.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Pleasant Hill, MO

Average pressure in December - Pleasant Hill, 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 (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Pleasant Hill, MO

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Pleasant Hill, MO

Average humidity in December - Pleasant Hill, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 74%

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

Average rainfall in December
Pleasant Hill, MO

Average rainfall in December - Pleasant Hill, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.02").

Average rainfall days in December
Pleasant Hill, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Pleasant Hill, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pleasant Hill, MO

Average snowfall in December - Pleasant Hill, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Pleasant Hill, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Pleasant Hill, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Pleasant Hill, MO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pleasant Hill, MO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pleasant Hill, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Pleasant Hill, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Pleasant Hill, MO

Average UV index in December - Pleasant Hill, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Pleasant Hill, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Pleasant Hill, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Pleasant Hill, MO

Average visibility in December - Pleasant Hill, 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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