December weather forecast
Sturgeon, MO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Sturgeon, Missouri, with an average temperature varying between 27.7°F (-2.4°C) and 40.3°F (4.6°C).

Temperature

December indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, from November's cool 52°F (11.1°C) to a wintry 40.3°F (4.6°C). Throughout the month of December, Sturgeon witnesses an average low-temperature of 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 7.7 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Sturgeon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 143 days and collects up to 25.39" (645mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Sturgeon, in December, during 5.2 snowfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Sturgeon, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.3 days and aggregates up to 8.46" (215mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 40.3°F (4.6°C) and 27.7°F (-2.4°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is estimated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Sturgeon, in December, during 7.7 rainfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Sturgeon in December?

In December, it is snowing for 5.2 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sturgeon?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Sturgeon have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Sturgeon?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

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.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Sturgeon 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
Sturgeon, MO

Average temperature in December - Sturgeon, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Sturgeon, MO

Average pressure in December - Sturgeon, 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
Sturgeon, MO

Average wind speed in December - Sturgeon, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Sturgeon, MO

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

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

Average rainfall in December
Sturgeon, MO

Average rainfall in December - Sturgeon, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.22").

Average rainfall days in December
Sturgeon, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Sturgeon, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sturgeon, MO

Average snowfall in December - Sturgeon, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.34"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sturgeon, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Sturgeon, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9 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
Sturgeon, MO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sturgeon, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sturgeon, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Sturgeon, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Sturgeon, MO

Average UV index in December - Sturgeon, 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
Sturgeon, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Sturgeon, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Sturgeon, MO

Average visibility in December - Sturgeon, 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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