December weather forecast
Ridgeway, MO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Ridgeway, Missouri, with an average temperature ranging between max 37°F (2.8°C) and min 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

Temperature

The onset of December results in a decrease in the average high-temperature, receding from a chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C) in November to a cold 37°F (2.8°C). Ridgeway reports an average nighttime low-temperature of 24.1°F (-4.4°C) in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Ridgeway, during December, the rain falls for 5.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation. In Ridgeway, during the entire year, the rain falls for 129.2 days and collects up to 25.35" (644mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Ridgeway, in December, during 4.7 snowfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 26.5 snowfall days, and 12.64" (321mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Ridgeway, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Ridgeway, the average sunshine in December 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Ridgeway, is 37°F (2.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 24.1°F (-4.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Ridgeway, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 5.4 days. Throughout December, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Ridgeway?

In Ridgeway, in December, during 4.7 snowfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 21min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5h.

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 Ridgeway, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
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
Ridgeway, MO

Average temperature in December - Ridgeway, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 37°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Ridgeway, MO

Average pressure in December - Ridgeway, 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
Ridgeway, MO

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Ridgeway, MO

Average humidity in December - Ridgeway, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Ridgeway, MO

Average rainfall in December - Ridgeway, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.86").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.91").

Average rainfall days in December
Ridgeway, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Ridgeway, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ridgeway, MO

Average snowfall in December - Ridgeway, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ridgeway, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Ridgeway, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (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
Ridgeway, MO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ridgeway, 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 0min

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 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ridgeway, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Ridgeway, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Ridgeway, MO

Average UV index in December - Ridgeway, 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
Ridgeway, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Ridgeway, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are January and March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Ridgeway, MO

Average visibility in December - Ridgeway, 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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