December weather forecast
Vandalia, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Vandalia, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 28°F (-2.2°C) and 40.3°F (4.6°C).

Temperature

December brings a drop in Vandalia's average high-temperature, falling from a fresh 51.6°F (10.9°C) in November to an icy 40.3°F (4.6°C). The average nighttime temperature lowers to a freezing cold 28°F (-2.2°C) throughout December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Vandalia, during December, the rain falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 142.4 rainfall days, and 28.98" (736mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Vandalia, during December, snow falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 22.8 snowfall days, and 10.71" (272mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:52 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Vandalia, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Vandalia. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

Vandalia in December has an average high-temperature of 40.3°F (4.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 28°F (-2.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Vandalia, in December, during 6.7 rainfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 4.2 days. Throughout December, 1.54" (39mm) 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 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Vandalia have in December?

In Vandalia, the average day length in December is 9h and 27min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:52 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Vandalia have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Vandalia is 4.9h.

What is the month 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 in Vandalia.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Vandalia, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.3°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 (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Vandalia, MO

Average pressure in December - Vandalia, MO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"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
Vandalia, MO

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Vandalia, MO

Average humidity in December - Vandalia, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

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

Average rainfall in December
Vandalia, MO

Average rainfall in December - Vandalia, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.46").

Average rainfall days in December
Vandalia, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Vandalia, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Vandalia, MO

Average snowfall in December - Vandalia, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.7").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Vandalia, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Vandalia, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Vandalia, 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: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Vandalia, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Vandalia, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Vandalia, MO

Average UV index in December - Vandalia, 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
Vandalia, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Vandalia, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Vandalia, MO

Average visibility in December - Vandalia, 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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