December weather forecast
Union Star, MO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Union Star, Missouri, with an average temperature varying between 25°F (-3.9°C) and 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

Union Star observes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's cool 50.9°F (10.5°C) to an icy 38.3°F (3.5°C). Throughout December, Union Star witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 25°F (-3.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, in Union Star, Missouri, the rain falls for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 132.3 rainfall days, and 27.28" (693mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Union Star, during December, snow falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 25.5 snowfall days, and 10.91" (277mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.3h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 38.3°F (3.5°C) and 25°F (-3.9°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is estimated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Union Star, during December, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 4.9 days. Throughout December, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Union Star have in December?

In Union Star, the average day length in December is 9h and 23min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Union Star have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

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 reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Union Star, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Union Star, MO

Average pressure in December - Union Star, 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 (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Union Star, MO

Average wind speed in December - Union Star, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Union Star, MO

Average humidity in December - Union Star, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Union Star, MO

Average rainfall in December - Union Star, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.94").

Average rainfall days in December
Union Star, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Union Star, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Union Star, MO

Average snowfall in December - Union Star, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Union Star, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Union Star, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Union Star, MO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Union Star, MO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Union Star, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Union Star, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Union Star, MO

Average UV index in December - Union Star, 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
Union Star, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Union Star, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Union Star, MO

Average visibility in December - Union Star, 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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