December weather forecast
Urbana, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Urbana, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 43.9°F (6.6°C) and 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Temperature

Urbana's transition into December involves a shift in temperature, receding from a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) in November to a chilly 43.9°F (6.6°C). In December, the average low-temperature records at a freezing cold 29.3°F (-1.5°C) during the nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 6.1 days. Throughout December, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 142.3 rainfall days, and 27.64" (702mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Urbana, in December, during 3.8 snowfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Urbana, during the entire year, snow falls for 19 days and aggregates up to 5.87" (149mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Urbana are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

In Urbana, in December, the average high-temperature is 43.9°F (6.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 29.3°F (-1.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Urbana, during December, the rain falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Urbana, Missouri, in December, snow falls for 3.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Urbana have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 35min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Urbana, MO

Average temperature in December - Urbana, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Urbana, MO

Average pressure in December - Urbana, MO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Urbana, MO

Average wind speed in December - Urbana, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Urbana, MO

Average humidity in December - Urbana, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Urbana, MO

Average rainfall in December - Urbana, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.18").

Average rainfall days in December
Urbana, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Urbana, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.1 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (6.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Urbana, MO

Average snowfall in December - Urbana, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Urbana, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Urbana, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Urbana, MO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Urbana, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Urbana, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Urbana, MO

Average UV index in December - Urbana, 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
Urbana, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Urbana, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Urbana, MO

Average visibility in December - Urbana, 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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