December weather forecast
Ponce de Leon, MO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Ponce de Leon, Missouri, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45.7°F (7.6°C) and 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Temperature

As December commences, the average high-temperature shows a reduction, transitioning from a mild 55.4°F (13°C) in November to a frosty 45.7°F (7.6°C). December brings with it a nighttime average temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Humidity

In Ponce de Leon, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In Ponce de Leon, in December, it is raining for 7.7 days, with typically 1.89" (48mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 151.8 rainfall days, and 35.71" (907mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Ponce de Leon, during December, snow falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 18.4 snowfall days, and 7.72" (196mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

Ponce de Leon in December has an average high-temperature of 45.7°F (7.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 100.4°F (38°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 7.7 days. Throughout December, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Ponce de Leon, in December, during 3.5 snowfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Ponce de Leon?

The average day length in December is 9h and 41min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Ponce de Leon, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Ponce de Leon, MO

Average temperature in December - Ponce de Leon, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.7°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 (27°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Ponce de Leon, 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
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Average wind speed in December - Ponce de Leon, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Ponce de Leon, 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
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Average rainfall in December - Ponce de Leon, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.16").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.73").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Ponce de Leon, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ponce de Leon, MO

Average snowfall in December - Ponce de Leon, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Ponce de Leon, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Ponce de Leon, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Ponce de Leon, 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 (11.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Ponce de Leon, MO

Average UV index in December - Ponce de Leon, MO
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Ponce de Leon, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Ponce de Leon, 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 27).

Average visibility in December
Ponce de Leon, MO

Average visibility in December - Ponce de Leon, 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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