December weather forecastJoplin, AR
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Joplin, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature varying between 50.9°F (10.5°C) and 36°F (2.2°C).Temperature
In the transition to December, Joplin observes a minor drop in the average high-temperature, shifting from a refreshing 59.2°F (15.1°C) in November to a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C). Throughout December, the average low-temperature dips to a wintry 36°F (2.2°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout December, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 160.2 rainfall days, and 38.86" (987mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 0.9 days. Throughout December, 0.55" (14mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 5.8 snowfall days, and 3.46" (88mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.
Sunshine
February and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.UV index
December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Joplin, AR
- Average high temperature in December: 50.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 36°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Joplin, AR
- 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 (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Joplin, AR
- Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Joplin, AR
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August, September and October (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Joplin, AR
- Average rainfall in December: 3.11"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.32").
Average rainfall days in December
Joplin, AR
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Joplin, AR
- Average snowfall in December: 0.55"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Joplin, AR
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Joplin, AR
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Joplin, AR
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Joplin, AR
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Joplin, AR
- Average cloud cover in December: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July, August and September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Joplin, AR
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May and December (5mi).
