December weather forecast
Purcell, MO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Purcell, Missouri, with an average temperature varying between 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and 45.9°F (7.7°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a shift in temperature, down from a refreshing 56.1°F (13.4°C) in November to a frosty 45.9°F (7.7°C). An average low-temperature of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) is noted during the nights in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 6.8 days. Throughout December, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 143.4 rainfall days, and 32.01" (813mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Purcell, in December, during 2.1 snowfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Purcell, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.8 days and aggregates up to 5.63" (143mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The high-temperature during December is 45.9°F (7.7°C) and the low-temperature is 31.3°F (-0.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Purcell?

In December, the average relative humidity is 73%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 6.8 days. Throughout December, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Purcell, Missouri, in December, snow falls for 2.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 39min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Purcell have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Purcell?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Purcell, MO

Average temperature in December - Purcell, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.9°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 (42.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Purcell, MO

Average pressure in December - Purcell, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Purcell, MO

Average wind speed in December - Purcell, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Purcell, MO

Average humidity in December - Purcell, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 73%

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

Average rainfall in December
Purcell, MO

Average rainfall in December - Purcell, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.04").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
Purcell, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Purcell, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Purcell, MO

Average snowfall in December - Purcell, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.44").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Purcell, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Purcell, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.1 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, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Purcell, MO

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

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Purcell, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Purcell, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Purcell, MO

Average UV index in December - Purcell, MO
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Purcell, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Purcell, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Purcell, MO

Average visibility in December - Purcell, 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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