December weather forecast
South Fork, MO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in South Fork, Missouri, with an average temperature ranging between max 45.3°F (7.4°C) and min 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Temperature

Observing a mild shift, the average high-temperature during December reduces from November's fresh 54.9°F (12.7°C) to a chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C). South Fork experiences a mean low-temperature of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In South Fork, in December, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation. In South Fork, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156 days and collects up to 35.08" (891mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In South Fork, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.54" (39mm) of snow. In South Fork, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.4 days and aggregates up to 8.78" (223mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.

Sunshine

In South Fork, Missouri, the average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Jun 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The average high-temperature, in December, in South Fork, is 45.3°F (7.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 31.3°F (-0.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is calculated to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in South Fork?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In South Fork, Missouri, during December, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In South Fork, during December, snow falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December in South Fork?

In South Fork, the average day length in December is 9h and 43min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in South Fork?

In South Fork, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
South Fork, MO

Average temperature in December - South Fork, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.6°F).

Average pressure in December
South Fork, MO

Average pressure in December - South Fork, MO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
South Fork, MO

Average wind speed in December - South Fork, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
South Fork, MO

Average humidity in December - South Fork, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
South Fork, MO

Average rainfall in December - South Fork, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

Average rainfall days in December
South Fork, MO

Average rainfall days in December - South Fork, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
South Fork, MO

Average snowfall in December - South Fork, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
South Fork, MO

Average snowfall days in December - South Fork, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
South Fork, MO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - South Fork, MO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • 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 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
South Fork, MO

Average sunshine days in December - South Fork, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
South Fork, MO

Average UV index in December - South Fork, MO
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
South Fork, MO

Average cloud cover in December - South Fork, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
South Fork, MO

Average visibility in December - South Fork, MO
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and July (5mi).

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