December weather forecast
Sunset Hills, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sunset Hills, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between min 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and max 43.2°F (6.2°C).

Temperature

A shift in Sunset Hills's weather is observed as November turns into December, with the average high temperature reducing from a fresh 53.8°F (12.1°C) to a chilly 43.2°F (6.2°C). Throughout December, an average low-temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) is experienced.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Sunset Hills, during December, the rain falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation. In Sunset Hills, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.1 days and collects up to 32.36" (822mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Sunset Hills, Missouri, in December, snow falls for 3 days, with typically accumulated 1.89" (48mm) of snow. In Sunset Hills, Missouri, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.3 days and aggregates up to 8.27" (210mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of December, in Sunset Hills, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Sunset Hills, is 43.2°F (6.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 30.7°F (-0.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Sunset Hills, during December, the rain falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Sunset Hills, in December, during 3 snowfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Sunset Hills, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Sunset Hills, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Sunset Hills, MO

Average temperature in December - Sunset Hills, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).

Average pressure in December
Sunset Hills, MO

Average pressure in December - Sunset Hills, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Sunset Hills, MO

Average wind speed in December - Sunset Hills, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Sunset Hills, MO

Average humidity in December - Sunset Hills, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Sunset Hills, MO

Average rainfall in December - Sunset Hills, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.94").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Sunset Hills, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Sunset Hills, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.9 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sunset Hills, MO

Average snowfall in December - Sunset Hills, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.89"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sunset Hills, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Sunset Hills, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (4.8 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
Sunset Hills, MO

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sunset Hills, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Sunset Hills, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Sunset Hills, MO

Average UV index in December - Sunset Hills, 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
Sunset Hills, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Sunset Hills, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Sunset Hills, MO

Average visibility in December - Sunset Hills, 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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