December weather forecast
Wellston, MO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Wellston, Missouri, with an average temperature ranging between min 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and max 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature goes from a cool 53.4°F (11.9°C) in November to a wintry 42.6°F (5.9°C). In Wellston, an average nighttime temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) is expected during December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Wellston, in December, during 7.5 rainfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Wellston, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.8 days and collects up to 30.59" (777mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Wellston, Missouri. In December, it is snowing for 3.1 days. Throughout December, 1.85" (47mm) of snow is accumulated. In Wellston, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.2 days and aggregates up to 8.19" (208mm) 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 7:00 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

UV index

January, February 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 low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Wellston?

Wellston in December has an average high-temperature of 42.6°F (5.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Wellston?

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

How much does it rain in Wellston in December?

In December, in Wellston, the rain falls for 7.5 days. Throughout December, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Wellston?

In Wellston, during December, snow falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Wellston?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Wellston, Missouri.

What is the average length of the day in December in Wellston?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Wellston?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Wellston have in December?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Wellston?

The months with the lowest UV index in Wellston, Missouri, are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Wellston?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Wellston is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Wellston, MO

Average temperature in December - Wellston, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Wellston, MO

Average pressure in December - Wellston, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Wellston, MO

Average wind speed in December - Wellston, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Wellston, MO

Average humidity in December - Wellston, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Wellston, MO

Average rainfall in December - Wellston, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.69").

Average rainfall days in December
Wellston, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Wellston, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Wellston, MO

Average snowfall in December - Wellston, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.85"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Wellston, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Wellston, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Wellston, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Wellston, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Wellston, MO

Average UV index in December - Wellston, 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
Wellston, MO

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Wellston, MO

Average visibility in December - Wellston, 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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