December weather forecast
Scotsdale, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Scotsdale, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 43°F (6.1°C) and 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Temperature

Scotsdale in December experiences a subtle temperature decline, with average high-temperatures reducing from a cool 53.4°F (11.9°C) in November to a frosty 43°F (6.1°C). An average nighttime temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) is noted during the month of December.

Humidity

In Scotsdale, Missouri, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 7.2 days. Throughout December, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Scotsdale, during the entire year, the rain falls for 141.7 days and collects up to 32.01" (813mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, September, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 3.6 days. Throughout December, 0.87" (22mm) of snow is accumulated. In Scotsdale, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.9 days and aggregates up to 7.2" (183mm) of snow.

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 7:01 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

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 average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Scotsdale, is 43°F (6.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 30.6°F (-0.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Scotsdale, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Scotsdale, in December, it is raining for 7.2 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Scotsdale, in December, during 3.6 snowfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December in Scotsdale?

The average day length in December is 9h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Scotsdale have in December?

In Scotsdale, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

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 reading 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 rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Scotsdale, MO

Average temperature in December - Scotsdale, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 43°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 (38.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Scotsdale, MO

Average pressure in December - Scotsdale, 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
Scotsdale, MO

Average wind speed in December - Scotsdale, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Scotsdale, MO

Average humidity in December - Scotsdale, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Scotsdale, MO

Average rainfall in December - Scotsdale, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
Scotsdale, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Scotsdale, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Scotsdale, MO

Average snowfall in December - Scotsdale, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Scotsdale, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Scotsdale, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Scotsdale, 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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Scotsdale, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Scotsdale, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (12.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Scotsdale, MO

Average UV index in December - Scotsdale, MO
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Scotsdale, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Scotsdale, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Scotsdale, MO

Average visibility in December - Scotsdale, 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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