Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December's arrival coincides with a drop in the average high-temperature, decreasing from November's cool 54.9°F (12.7°C) to a frosty 44.4°F (6.9°C). An average low-temperature of 30°F (-1.1°C) is anticipated throughout the nights during December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 8 days. Throughout December, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 157 rainfall days, and 34.21" (869mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Strafford, in December, snow falls for 4.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.98" (25mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Strafford, there are 20 snowfall days, and 8.78" (223mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 5.5h.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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Average temperature in December
Strafford, MO
- Average high temperature in December: 44.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 30°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Strafford, MO
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Strafford, MO
- Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Strafford, MO
- Average humidity in December: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and October (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Strafford, MO
- Average rainfall in December: 1.85"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.73").
Average rainfall days in December
Strafford, MO
- Average rainfall days in December: 8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Strafford, MO
- Average snowfall in December: 0.98"
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
Strafford, MO
- Average snowfall days in December: 4.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Strafford, MO
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Strafford, MO
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Strafford, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Strafford, MO
- Average cloud cover in December: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Strafford, 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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