December weather forecast
Albany, MO

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Weather in December

December in Albany marks the city's transition into the heart of winter, with a noticeable drop in temperature from November. Despite this, the city soaks in just over 9 hours of daylight. Snow continues to fall, with an average accumulation of 1.46" (37mm). With the significantly low temperatures and frequent snowfall, December is truly a winter month in Albany. As the year ends, residents retreat indoors and look forward to another year of diverse weather.

Temperature

As December begins in Albany, there is a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 49.8°F (9.9°C) in November to an icy 36.9°F (2.7°C). During December, the average low-temperature is a freezing cold 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Albany is 77%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Albany, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130.3 days and collects up to 25.71" (653mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Albany are January through May, October through December. In Albany, Missouri, in December, during 5 snowfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Albany, Missouri, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.9 days and aggregates up to 13.19" (335mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Albany, Missouri, is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of December, in Albany, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Albany is 5.1h.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Albany, Missouri. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Albany?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 36.9°F (2.7°C) and 24.3°F (-4.3°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Albany?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in Albany in December?

In December, the rain falls for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Albany?

In Albany, Missouri, during December, snow falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Albany?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Albany, Missouri.

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

The average day length in December in Albany, Missouri, is 9h and 22min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Albany?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Albany have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Albany, Missouri, is 5.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Albany?

The months with the lowest UV index in Albany are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December in Albany?

In Albany, Missouri, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Albany, MO

Average temperature in December - Albany, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Albany, MO

Average pressure in December - Albany, 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 (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Albany, MO

Average wind speed in December - Albany, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Albany, MO

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Albany, MO

Average rainfall in December - Albany, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.98").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.91").

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Average rainfall days in December
Albany, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Albany, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Albany, MO

Average snowfall in December - Albany, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Albany, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Albany, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Albany, MO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Albany, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Albany, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Albany, MO

Average UV index in December - Albany, MO
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Albany, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Albany, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are January and March (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Albany, MO

Average visibility in December - Albany, 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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