December weather forecast
Valley City, MO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Valley City, Missouri, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41°F (5°C) and 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Temperature

Welcoming December, Valley City observes a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C) to a wintry 41°F (5°C). December generally records an average low-temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Valley City, in December, it is raining for 5.6 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 126.4 rainfall days, and 20.08" (510mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Valley City, during December, snow falls for 2.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of snow. In Valley City, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.3 days and aggregates up to 6.14" (156mm) of snow.

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 7:14 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Valley City, Missouri, the average sunshine in December is 5.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

During December, Valley City experiences an average high-temperature of 41°F (5°C) and a low-temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is estimated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 5.6 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Valley City, in December, during 2.4 snowfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Valley City?

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?

The average day length in December is 9h and 30min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Valley City have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

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 low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Valley City, MO

Average temperature in December - Valley City, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 41°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Valley City, MO

Average pressure in December - Valley City, 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
Valley City, MO

Average wind speed in December - Valley City, 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 (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Valley City, MO

Average humidity in December - Valley City, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June and July (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Valley City, MO

Average rainfall in December - Valley City, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
Valley City, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Valley City, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Valley City, MO

Average snowfall in December - Valley City, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Valley City, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Valley City, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Valley City, MO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Valley City, 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 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Valley City, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Valley City, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.6 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (13.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Valley City, MO

Average UV index in December - Valley City, 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
Valley City, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Valley City, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Valley City, MO

Average visibility in December - Valley City, 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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