December weather forecast
Slater, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Slater, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and an average low of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Temperature

December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, shifting from a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C) in November to a wintry 40.6°F (4.8°C). In December, Slater encounters an average low-temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) during the night.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 6.2 days. Throughout December, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 140.8 rainfall days, and 28.78" (731mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Slater, in December, snow falls for 4.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.42" (36mm) of snow. In Slater, during the entire year, snow falls for 24.7 days and aggregates up to 10.83" (275mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Slater. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
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. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

Slater in December has an average high-temperature of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Slater, in December, it is raining for 6.2 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Slater, in December, during 4.3 snowfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is typically 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.

How many hours of daylight does Slater have in December?

In Slater, the average day length in December is 9h and 28min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

When is 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.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value 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
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Slater, MO

Average temperature in December - Slater, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Slater, MO

Average pressure in December - Slater, 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 (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Slater, MO

Average wind speed in December - Slater, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Slater, MO

Average humidity in December - Slater, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Slater, MO

Average rainfall in December - Slater, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.26").

Average rainfall days in December
Slater, MO

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (6.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Slater, MO

Average snowfall in December - Slater, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.7").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Slater, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Slater, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Slater, MO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Slater, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Slater, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Slater, MO

Average UV index in December - Slater, 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
Slater, MO

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

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Slater, MO

Average visibility in December - Slater, 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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