December weather forecast
Wood Heights, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Wood Heights, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and an average low of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Temperature

Wood Heights's weather in December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from November's fresh 51.8°F (11°C) to a cold 39.9°F (4.4°C). Throughout the December nights, Wood Heights encounters a low-temperature of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Wood Heights, during December, the rain falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. In Wood Heights, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138.2 days and collects up to 27.72" (704mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is accumulated. In Wood Heights, during the entire year, snow falls for 22.8 days and aggregates up to 10" (254mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Wood Heights.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Wood Heights 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, in Wood Heights, the average high-temperature is 39.9°F (4.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 26.8°F (-2.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Wood Heights, during December, the rain falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Wood Heights, in December, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.34" (34mm) of snow.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December in Wood Heights?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration 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.

What is the UV index intensity 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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Wood Heights, MO

Average temperature in December - Wood Heights, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.9°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 (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Wood Heights, MO

Average pressure in December - Wood Heights, 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 (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Wood Heights, MO

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Wood Heights, MO

Average humidity in December - Wood Heights, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Wood Heights, MO

Average rainfall in December - Wood Heights, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.02").

Average rainfall days in December
Wood Heights, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Wood Heights, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Wood Heights, MO

Average snowfall in December - Wood Heights, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.34"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Wood Heights, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Wood Heights, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Wood Heights, MO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Wood Heights, 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: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Wood Heights, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Wood Heights, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Wood Heights, MO

Average UV index in December - Wood Heights, 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
Wood Heights, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Wood Heights, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Wood Heights, MO

Average visibility in December - Wood Heights, 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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