December weather forecast
Russellville, MO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Russellville, Missouri, with temperature in the range of an average low of 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and an average high of 42.8°F (6°C).

Temperature

December involves a decrease in temperature, down from a fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C) in November to a chilly 42.8°F (6°C). The average low-temperature of 28.9°F (-1.7°C) is witnessed during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Russellville is 76%.

Rainfall

In Russellville, during December, the rain falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation. In Russellville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142 days and collects up to 32.13" (816mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Russellville, in December, snow falls for 4.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.89" (48mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 22.7 snowfall days, and 11.34" (288mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Russellville, Missouri.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Russellville, the average sunshine in December is 5.1h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jun 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Russellville, records 42.8°F (6°C), while the low-temperature is 28.9°F (-1.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 6.6 days. Throughout December, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 4.1 days. Throughout December, 1.89" (48mm) 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 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Russellville, the average day length in December is 9h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Russellville, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

What are the months 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 Russellville, Missouri, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Russellville, MO

Average temperature in December - Russellville, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Russellville, MO

Average pressure in December - Russellville, 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
Russellville, MO

Average wind speed in December - Russellville, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Russellville, MO

Average humidity in December - Russellville, 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 (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Russellville, MO

Average rainfall in December - Russellville, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.46").

Average rainfall days in December
Russellville, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Russellville, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Russellville, MO

Average snowfall in December - Russellville, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.89"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.86").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Russellville, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Russellville, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Russellville, 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: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Russellville, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Russellville, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Russellville, MO

Average UV index in December - Russellville, 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
Russellville, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Russellville, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Russellville, MO

Average visibility in December - Russellville, 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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