December weather forecast
Altona, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Altona, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between max 42.8°F (6°C) and min 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Temperature

December comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a cool 53.6°F (12°C) in November to a chilly 42.8°F (6°C). Altona in December experiences a low-temperature average of 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

In Altona, in December, it is raining for 4.3 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 114.1 rainfall days, and 13.9" (353mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Altona, Missouri, in December, snow falls for 2 days, with typically accumulated 0.31" (8mm) of snow. In Altona, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.5 days and aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Altona, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.5h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Altona. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Altona in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Altona, records 42.8°F (6°C), while the low-temperature is 28.9°F (-1.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Altona?

In Altona, the average relative humidity in December is 73%.

How many days does it rain in December in Altona?

In Altona, in December, during 4.3 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Altona?

In Altona, in December, snow falls for 2 days, with typically accumulated 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Altona?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Altona have in December?

In December, the average day length in Altona is 9h and 32min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Altona?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Altona have in December?

In Altona, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Altona?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Altona?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Altona, MO

Average temperature in December - Altona, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Altona, MO

Average pressure in December - Altona, MO
  • 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 (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Altona, MO

Average wind speed in December - Altona, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Altona, MO

Average humidity in December - Altona, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Altona, MO

Average rainfall in December - Altona, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in December
Altona, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Altona, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Altona, MO

Average snowfall in December - Altona, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Altona, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Altona, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 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
Altona, MO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Altona, MO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Altona, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Altona, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 25.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Altona, MO

Average UV index in December - Altona, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Altona, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Altona, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in December
Altona, MO

Average visibility in December - Altona, 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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