December weather forecast
Rich Hill, MO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Rich Hill, Missouri, with an average temperature fluctuating between 43.7°F (6.5°C) and 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

Temperature

In Rich Hill, the average high-temperature in December decreases from a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) in November to a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C). Nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 73%.

Rainfall

In Rich Hill, in December, during 5.5 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Rich Hill, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130.6 days and collects up to 25.43" (646mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Rich Hill, in December, during 2 snowfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Rich Hill, during the entire year, snow falls for 12.2 days and aggregates up to 4.29" (109mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Rich Hill are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Rich Hill in December?

In December, in Rich Hill, the average high-temperature is 43.7°F (6.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 29.5°F (-1.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Rich Hill, the average relative humidity in December is 73%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Rich Hill, during December, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Rich Hill in December?

In Rich Hill, in December, snow falls for 2 days, with typically accumulated 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Rich Hill, MO

Average temperature in December - Rich Hill, 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
Rich Hill, MO

Average pressure in December - Rich Hill, 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
Rich Hill, MO

Average wind speed in December - Rich Hill, 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
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Average humidity in December - Rich Hill, 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
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Average rainfall in December - Rich Hill, 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
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Average rainfall days in December - Rich Hill, 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
Rich Hill, MO

Average snowfall in December - Rich Hill, 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
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Average snowfall days in December - Rich Hill, 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
Rich Hill, MO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rich Hill, 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
Rich Hill, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Rich Hill, 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
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Average UV index in December - Rich Hill, 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
Rich Hill, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Rich Hill, 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
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Average visibility in December - Rich Hill, 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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