December weather forecast
Alexandria, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Alexandria, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and max 37.6°F (3.1°C).

Temperature

Observing a mild shift, the average high-temperature during December reduces from November's frosty 49.5°F (9.7°C) to an icy 37.6°F (3.1°C). During December, Alexandria sees a mean low-temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Alexandria, during December, the rain falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation. In Alexandria, during the entire year, the rain falls for 140.6 days and collects up to 27.72" (704mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Alexandria, during December, snow falls for 6.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of snow. In Alexandria, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.4 days and aggregates up to 11.3" (287mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of December, in Alexandria, Missouri, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Alexandria, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Alexandria. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
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. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Alexandria?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Alexandria, is 37.6°F (3.1°C), while the average low-temperature is 25.9°F (-3.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Alexandria?

In Alexandria, Missouri, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in Alexandria in December?

In Alexandria, during December, the rain falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Alexandria?

In December, it is snowing for 6.2 days. Throughout December, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Alexandria?

The month with the shortest days in Alexandria, Missouri, is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Alexandria have in December?

In Alexandria, Missouri, the average day length in December is 9h and 21min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Alexandria?

On the first day of December in Alexandria, Missouri, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Alexandria have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Alexandria?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Alexandria?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Alexandria is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Alexandria, MO

Average temperature in December - Alexandria, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Alexandria, MO

Average pressure in December - Alexandria, MO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Alexandria, MO

Average wind speed in December - Alexandria, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Alexandria, MO

Average humidity in December - Alexandria, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Alexandria, MO

Average rainfall in December - Alexandria, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.34").

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Average rainfall days in December
Alexandria, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Alexandria, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Alexandria, MO

Average snowfall in December - Alexandria, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.94").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Alexandria, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Alexandria, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Alexandria, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Alexandria, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Alexandria, MO

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

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Alexandria, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Alexandria, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Alexandria, MO

Average visibility in December - Alexandria, 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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