December weather forecast
Tipton, MO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Tipton, Missouri, with an average temperature varying between 41.7°F (5.4°C) and 28.6°F (-1.9°C).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature goes from a fresh 52.9°F (11.6°C) in November to a wintry 41.7°F (5.4°C). The temperature lowers to an average of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) during December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Tipton, in December, it is raining for 6.6 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 141.2 rainfall days, and 29.72" (755mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Tipton, during December, snow falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 21 snowfall days, and 10.91" (277mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Tipton, 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

During December, Tipton experiences an average high-temperature of 41.7°F (5.4°C) and a low-temperature of 28.6°F (-1.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Tipton, in December, during 6.6 rainfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Tipton, in December, snow falls for 3.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.73" (44mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Tipton, the average day length in December is 9h and 31min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Tipton, 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, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Tipton, MO

Average temperature in December - Tipton, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Tipton, MO

Average pressure in December - Tipton, 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
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Average wind speed in December - Tipton, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Tipton, MO

Average humidity in December - Tipton, 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 (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Tipton, MO

Average rainfall in December - Tipton, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.3").

Average rainfall days in December
Tipton, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Tipton, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Tipton, MO

Average snowfall in December - Tipton, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Tipton, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Tipton, MO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Tipton, 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: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Tipton, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Tipton, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Tipton, MO

Average UV index in December - Tipton, 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
Tipton, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Tipton, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

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

Average visibility in December
Tipton, MO

Average visibility in December - Tipton, 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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