December weather forecast
Prairie Home, MO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Prairie Home, Missouri, with an average temperature varying between 28.4°F (-2°C) and 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Temperature

The move into December indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's cool 52.7°F (11.5°C) to a cold 41.5°F (5.3°C). Prairie Home's average low-temperature is measured at a freezing cold 28.4°F (-2°C) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Prairie Home, in December, during 4.5 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Prairie Home, during the entire year, the rain falls for 95.5 days and collects up to 8.62" (219mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, October through December are months with snowfall in Prairie Home. In Prairie Home, in December, during 3.3 snowfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Prairie Home, during the entire year, snow falls for 17 days and aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:58 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5h.

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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Prairie Home, is 41.5°F (5.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 28.4°F (-2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Prairie Home?

In Prairie Home, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Prairie Home, during December, the rain falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 3.3 days. Throughout December, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Prairie Home, Missouri, the average day length in December is 9h and 30min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:58 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Prairie Home?

In Prairie Home, the average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

When is 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 low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Prairie Home, MO

Average temperature in December - Prairie Home, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23°F).

Average pressure in December
Prairie Home, MO

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

Average wind speed in December
Prairie Home, MO

Average wind speed in December - Prairie Home, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Prairie Home, MO

Average humidity in December - Prairie Home, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Prairie Home, MO

Average rainfall in December - Prairie Home, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.3").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Prairie Home, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Prairie Home, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are April and May (11.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Prairie Home, MO

Average snowfall in December - Prairie Home, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Prairie Home, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Prairie Home, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.3 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
Prairie Home, MO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Prairie Home, 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 0min

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 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Prairie Home, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Prairie Home, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (15.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Prairie Home, MO

Average UV index in December - Prairie Home, MO
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Prairie Home, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Prairie Home, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Prairie Home, MO

Average visibility in December - Prairie Home, 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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