December weather forecast
Rock Hill, MO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Rock Hill, Missouri, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a shift in temperature, down from a cool 53.4°F (11.9°C) in November to a cold 42.6°F (5.9°C). Rock Hill experiences a mean temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) during December nights.

Humidity

In Rock Hill, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 7.5 days. Throughout December, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 144.8 rainfall days, and 30.59" (777mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Rock Hill, in December, during 3.1 snowfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 16.2 snowfall days, and 8.19" (208mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Rock Hill, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

In Rock Hill, 42.6°F (5.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 30.6°F (-0.8°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 7.5 days. Throughout December, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Rock Hill, in December, snow falls for 3.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December in Rock Hill is 9h and 31min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Rock Hill have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Rock Hill, MO

Average temperature in December - Rock Hill, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Rock Hill, MO

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Rock Hill, MO

Average wind speed in December - Rock Hill, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Rock Hill, MO

Average humidity in December - Rock Hill, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Rock Hill, MO

Average rainfall in December - Rock Hill, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.69").

Average rainfall days in December
Rock Hill, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Rock Hill, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rock Hill, MO

Average snowfall in December - Rock Hill, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.85"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Rock Hill, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Rock Hill, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Rock Hill, MO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rock Hill, MO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rock Hill, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Rock Hill, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Rock Hill, MO

Average UV index in December - Rock Hill, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Rock Hill, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Rock Hill, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Rock Hill, MO

Average visibility in December - Rock 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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