December weather forecast
Sweet Springs, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sweet Springs, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and 41.2°F (5.1°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December signals a shift in temperature, down from a cool 52.5°F (11.4°C) in November to a wintry 41.2°F (5.1°C). In Sweet Springs, the average low-temperature during the month of December is a subzero cold 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Sweet Springs is 76%.

Rainfall

In Sweet Springs, during December, the rain falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation. In Sweet Springs, during the entire year, the rain falls for 108.2 days and collects up to 12.17" (309mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 2.5 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Sweet Springs, there are 14.7 snowfall days, and 3.15" (80mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Sweet Springs, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Sweet Springs, Missouri, 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. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Sweet Springs during December?

December temperatures in Sweet Springs vary between a high-temperature of 41.2°F (5.1°C) and a low-temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Sweet Springs?

In December, the average relative humidity in Sweet Springs, Missouri, is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December in Sweet Springs?

In December, in Sweet Springs, the rain falls for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Sweet Springs?

In Sweet Springs, Missouri, during December, snow falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sweet Springs?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Sweet Springs.

How many hours of daylight does Sweet Springs have in December?

In December, the average day length in Sweet Springs is 9h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Sweet Springs?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sweet Springs, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Sweet Springs?

In Sweet Springs, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Sweet Springs?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Sweet Springs?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Sweet Springs, Missouri, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Sweet Springs, MO

Average temperature in December - Sweet Springs, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Sweet Springs, MO

Average pressure in December - Sweet Springs, MO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Sweet Springs, MO

Average wind speed in December - Sweet Springs, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Sweet Springs, MO

Average humidity in December - Sweet Springs, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Sweet Springs, MO

Average rainfall in December - Sweet Springs, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
Sweet Springs, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Sweet Springs, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sweet Springs, MO

Average snowfall in December - Sweet Springs, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.1").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sweet Springs, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Sweet Springs, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (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
Sweet Springs, MO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sweet Springs, 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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sweet Springs, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Sweet Springs, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Sweet Springs, MO

Average UV index in December - Sweet Springs, 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
Sweet Springs, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Sweet Springs, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Sweet Springs, MO

Average visibility in December - Sweet Springs, 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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