December weather forecast
Wheatland, MO

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

Onset of December witnesses a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) in November to a chilly 43.9°F (6.6°C). Nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) in December.

Humidity

In Wheatland, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In Wheatland, during December, the rain falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 141.9 rainfall days, and 27.52" (699mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Wheatland, in December, during 3.8 snowfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Wheatland, Missouri, 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 December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.4h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Wheatland, is 43.9°F (6.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 29.3°F (-1.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Wheatland, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Wheatland, in December, it is raining for 6 days, with typically 1.3" (33mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Wheatland, in December, during 3.8 snowfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Wheatland?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Wheatland have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Wheatland have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Wheatland, MO

Average temperature in December - Wheatland, 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
Wheatland, MO

Average pressure in December - Wheatland, 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
Wheatland, MO

Average wind speed in December - Wheatland, 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
Wheatland, MO

Average humidity in December - Wheatland, 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
Wheatland, MO

Average rainfall in December - Wheatland, 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
Wheatland, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Wheatland, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6 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 days).

Average snowfall in December
Wheatland, MO

Average snowfall in December - Wheatland, 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
Wheatland, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Wheatland, 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
Wheatland, MO

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

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

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
Wheatland, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Wheatland, 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
Wheatland, MO

Average UV index in December - Wheatland, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Wheatland, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Wheatland, 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
Wheatland, MO

Average visibility in December - Wheatland, 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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