December weather forecast
Portage Des Sioux, MO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Portage Des Sioux, Missouri, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.5°F (5.3°C) and 30°F (-1.1°C).

Temperature

As December commences, the average high-temperature shows a reduction, transitioning from a cool 52.7°F (11.5°C) in November to a wintry 41.5°F (5.3°C). December witnesses an average low-temperature hovering around a freezing cold 30°F (-1.1°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 6.8 days. Throughout December, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Portage Des Sioux, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138.8 days and collects up to 27.6" (701mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 3.9 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 17.9 snowfall days, and 5.12" (130mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Portage Des Sioux, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

In December, in Portage Des Sioux, the average high-temperature is 41.5°F (5.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 30°F (-1.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Portage Des Sioux, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in Portage Des Sioux in December?

In Portage Des Sioux, in December, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Portage Des Sioux, in December, during 3.9 snowfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Portage Des Sioux, the average day length in December is 9h and 29min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Portage Des Sioux have in December?

In Portage Des Sioux, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Portage Des Sioux, MO

Average temperature in December - Portage Des Sioux, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Portage Des Sioux, MO

Average pressure in December - Portage Des Sioux, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Portage Des Sioux, MO

Average wind speed in December - Portage Des Sioux, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Portage Des Sioux, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

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

Average rainfall in December
Portage Des Sioux, MO

Average rainfall in December - Portage Des Sioux, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.3").

Average rainfall days in December
Portage Des Sioux, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Portage Des Sioux, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Portage Des Sioux, MO

Average snowfall in December - Portage Des Sioux, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.14"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (1.54").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Portage Des Sioux, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Portage Des Sioux, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.7 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
Portage Des Sioux, MO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Portage Des Sioux, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (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
Portage Des Sioux, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Portage Des Sioux, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Portage Des Sioux, MO

Average UV index in December - Portage Des Sioux, 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
Portage Des Sioux, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Portage Des Sioux, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Portage Des Sioux, MO

Average visibility in December - Portage Des Sioux, 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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