December weather forecast
Quitman, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Quitman, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and 36.7°F (2.6°C).

Temperature

Quitman's average high-temperature decreases in December, falling from a chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C) in November to a wintry 36.7°F (2.6°C). Quitman experiences a mean temperature of 23.9°F (-4.5°C) during December nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Quitman, during December, the rain falls for 5.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 130.5 rainfall days, and 25.79" (655mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Quitman, in December, during 5.6 snowfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 28.1 snowfall days, and 12.32" (313mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Quitman, 36.7°F (2.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 23.9°F (-4.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Quitman?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 5.2 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 5.6 days. Throughout December, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Quitman, the average day length in December is 9h and 21min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Quitman have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents 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
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Quitman, MO

Average temperature in December - Quitman, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Quitman, MO

Average pressure in December - Quitman, MO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Quitman, MO

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Quitman, MO

Average humidity in December - Quitman, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Quitman, MO

Average rainfall in December - Quitman, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.83").

Average rainfall days in December
Quitman, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Quitman, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Quitman, MO

Average snowfall in December - Quitman, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.31").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Quitman, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Quitman, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Quitman, MO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Quitman, MO

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Quitman, MO

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Quitman, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Quitman, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

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

Average visibility in December
Quitman, MO

Average visibility in December - Quitman, 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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