December weather forecast
Rockville, MO

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

Rockville in December undergoes a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from November's fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) to a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C). An average nighttime temperature of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) is noted during the month of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Rockville, during December, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 130.6 rainfall days, and 25.43" (646mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Rockville, in December, snow falls for 2 days, with typically accumulated 0.43" (11mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 12.2 snowfall days, and 4.29" (109mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Rockville is 5.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

In Rockville, 43.7°F (6.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 29.5°F (-1.4°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 73%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 2 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 34min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Rockville have 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?

In Rockville, 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 the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Rockville, MO

Average temperature in December - Rockville, 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
Rockville, MO

Average pressure in December - Rockville, 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
Rockville, MO

Average wind speed in December - Rockville, 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
Rockville, MO

Average humidity in December - Rockville, 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
Rockville, MO

Average rainfall in December - Rockville, 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
Rockville, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Rockville, 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
Rockville, MO

Average snowfall in December - Rockville, 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
Rockville, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Rockville, 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
Rockville, MO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rockville, 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
Rockville, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Rockville, 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
Rockville, MO

Average UV index in December - Rockville, 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
Rockville, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Rockville, 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
Rockville, MO

Average visibility in December - Rockville, 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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