December weather forecast
Quincy, MO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Quincy, Missouri, with an average temperature ranging between max 43.9°F (6.6°C) and min 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Temperature

A change in temperatures is noted as November gives way to December, with average highs reducing from a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) to a frosty 43.9°F (6.6°C). In Quincy, an average temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) is noted during December nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 6 days. Throughout December, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Quincy, Missouri, during the entire year, the rain falls for 141.9 days and collects up to 27.52" (699mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Quincy, in December, snow falls for 3.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.94" (24mm) of snow. In Quincy, during the entire year, snow falls for 19 days and aggregates up to 5.87" (149mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.4h.

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 vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In December, in Quincy, the average high-temperature is 43.9°F (6.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 29.3°F (-1.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is estimated at 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Quincy, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 6 days. Throughout December, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 3.8 days. Throughout December, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Quincy have in December?

In Quincy, the average day length in December is 9h and 35min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

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?

In Quincy, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Quincy, MO

Average temperature in December - Quincy, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Quincy, MO

Average pressure in December - Quincy, 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
Quincy, MO

Average wind speed in December - Quincy, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Quincy, MO

Average humidity in December - Quincy, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Quincy, MO

Average rainfall in December - Quincy, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.18").

Average rainfall days in December
Quincy, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Quincy, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Quincy, MO

Average snowfall in December - Quincy, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Quincy, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Quincy, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Quincy, 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 2min

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 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Quincy, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Quincy, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Quincy, MO

Average UV index in December - Quincy, 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
Quincy, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Quincy, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Quincy, MO

Average visibility in December - Quincy, 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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