December weather forecast
Skidmore, MO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Skidmore, Missouri, with temperature in the range of an average high of 36.7°F (2.6°C) and an average low of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Temperature

December brings a drop in Skidmore's average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C) in November to a cold 36.7°F (2.6°C). The average temperature during December nights dips to a freezing cold 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Skidmore, in December, during 5.2 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 130.5 rainfall days, and 25.79" (655mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 5.6 days. Throughout December, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is accumulated. In Skidmore, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.1 days and aggregates up to 12.32" (313mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Skidmore, the average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

Skidmore in December has an average high-temperature of 36.7°F (2.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 23.9°F (-4.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Skidmore, in December, it is raining for 5.2 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Skidmore, during December, snow falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Skidmore have in December?

In Skidmore, the average day length in December is 9h and 22min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

How high is the UV index in December in Skidmore?

In Skidmore, Missouri, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Skidmore, MO

Average temperature in December - Skidmore, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.9°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 (18.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Skidmore, MO

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Skidmore, MO

Average wind speed in December - Skidmore, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Skidmore, MO

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Skidmore, MO

Average rainfall in December - Skidmore, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.83").

Average rainfall days in December
Skidmore, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Skidmore, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Skidmore, MO

Average snowfall in December - Skidmore, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.31").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Skidmore, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Skidmore, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Skidmore, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Skidmore, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Skidmore, MO

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Skidmore, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Skidmore, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are January and March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Skidmore, MO

Average visibility in December - Skidmore, 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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