Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
With the beginning of December, the average high-temperature shows a decrease, transitioning from a mild 56.1°F (13.4°C) in November to a frosty 46.8°F (8.2°C). During December, Alton sees a mean low-temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C).Humidity
In Alton, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.Rainfall
In Alton, in December, during 9.3 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Alton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148 days and collects up to 35.39" (899mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, in Alton, it is snowing for 1.6 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is accumulated. In Alton, during the entire year, snow falls for 8.9 days and aggregates up to 4.57" (116mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Alton is 5h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Alton. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average December temperature in Alton?
What is the average humidity in December in Alton?
How much does it rain in Alton in December?
How much does it snow in Alton in December?
What is the month with the shortest days in Alton?
How many hours of daylight does Alton have in December?
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Alton?
How many hours of sunshine does Alton have in December?
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Alton?
What is the UV index intensity in December in Alton?
Average temperature in December
Alton, MO
- Average high temperature in December: 46.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 32.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Alton, MO
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Alton, MO
- Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February, March and April (8.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Alton, MO
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Alton, MO
- Average rainfall in December: 2.56"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").
Average rainfall days in December
Alton, MO
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Alton, MO
- Average snowfall in December: 0.98"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.26").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Alton, MO
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Alton, MO
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Alton, MO
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Alton, MO
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Alton, MO
- Average cloud cover in December: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Alton, MO
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and July (5mi).
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