December weather forecast
Prairie City, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Prairie City, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between min 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and max 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Temperature

A shift in the average high-temperature occurs in December, reducing from a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) in November to a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C). An average low-temperature of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) marks the month of December.

Humidity

In Prairie City, the average relative humidity in December is 73%.

Rainfall

In Prairie City, in December, during 5.5 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 130.6 rainfall days, and 25.43" (646mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, May, October through December. In Prairie City, in December, during 2 snowfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 12.2 snowfall days, and 4.29" (109mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.6h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

In Prairie City, 43.7°F (6.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 29.5°F (-1.4°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is calculated to be 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 73%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Prairie City, in December, during 5.5 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Prairie City, during December, snow falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) 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.

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

In December, the average day length is 9h and 34min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, in Prairie City, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

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

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.6h.

What is the month 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Prairie City, MO

Average temperature in December - Prairie City, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.5°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 (25.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Prairie City, MO

Average pressure in December - Prairie 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 (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Prairie City, MO

Average wind speed in December - Prairie City, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Prairie City, MO

Average humidity in December - Prairie City, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Prairie City, MO

Average rainfall in December - Prairie City, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.79").

Average rainfall days in December
Prairie City, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Prairie City, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Prairie City, MO

Average snowfall in December - Prairie City, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.69").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Prairie City, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Prairie City, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (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
Prairie City, MO

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

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Prairie City, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Prairie City, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Prairie City, MO

Average UV index in December - Prairie City, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Prairie City, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Prairie City, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Prairie City, MO

Average visibility in December - Prairie 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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