December weather forecast
Shelbyville, MO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Shelbyville, Missouri, with an average temperature ranging between max 39.2°F (4°C) and min 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Temperature

The onset of December is marked by a decrease in temperature, transitioning from a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C) in November to a wintry 39.2°F (4°C). The nighttime temperature, during December, averages of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Humidity

In Shelbyville, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Shelbyville, in December, it is raining for 6.2 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 133.9 rainfall days, and 26.69" (678mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Shelbyville, in December, during 4.5 snowfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Shelbyville, during the entire year, snow falls for 22.1 days and aggregates up to 10.63" (270mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Shelbyville, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

In December, in Shelbyville, the average high-temperature is 39.2°F (4°C), and the average low-temperature is 26.8°F (-2.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Shelbyville, Missouri, during December, the rain falls for 6.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Shelbyville, in December, during 4.5 snowfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Shelbyville.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Shelbyville have in December?

In Shelbyville, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Shelbyville, MO

Average temperature in December - Shelbyville, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.2°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 (33.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Shelbyville, MO

Average pressure in December - Shelbyville, MO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Shelbyville, MO

Average wind speed in December - Shelbyville, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Shelbyville, MO

Average humidity in December - Shelbyville, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June and July (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Shelbyville, MO

Average rainfall in December - Shelbyville, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.18").

Average rainfall days in December
Shelbyville, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Shelbyville, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Shelbyville, MO

Average snowfall in December - Shelbyville, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.46"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Shelbyville, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Shelbyville, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

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

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Shelbyville, MO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Shelbyville, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Shelbyville, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Shelbyville, MO

Average UV index in December - Shelbyville, 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
Shelbyville, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Shelbyville, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Shelbyville, MO

Average visibility in December - Shelbyville, 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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