December weather forecast
Ashland, MO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Ashland, Missouri, with an average temperature ranging between max 41.5°F (5.3°C) and min 28.6°F (-1.9°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a temperature reduction, down from November's cool 52.9°F (11.6°C) to an icy 41.5°F (5.3°C). The average low-temperature of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) is witnessed during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Ashland is 76%.

Rainfall

In Ashland, Missouri, in December, during 7.2 rainfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 144.1 rainfall days, and 29.88" (759mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Ashland, in December, during 4.7 snowfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Ashland, during the entire year, snow falls for 24.2 days and aggregates up to 11.06" (281mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Ashland, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of December, in Ashland, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Ashland is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Ashland in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Ashland, is 41.5°F (5.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 28.6°F (-1.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Ashland?

The average relative humidity in December in Ashland, Missouri, is 76%.

How much does it rain in Ashland in December?

In Ashland, in December, it is raining for 7.2 days, with typically 1.65" (42mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Ashland in December?

In Ashland, Missouri, in December, during 4.7 snowfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Ashland?

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

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

In December, the average day length in Ashland is 9h and 31min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Ashland?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Ashland?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Ashland, Missouri, is 5.1h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Ashland?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Ashland, MO

Average temperature in December - Ashland, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Ashland, MO

Average pressure in December - Ashland, MO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Ashland, MO

Average wind speed in December - Ashland, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Ashland, MO

Average humidity in December - Ashland, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Ashland, MO

Average rainfall in December - Ashland, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.54").

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Average rainfall days in December
Ashland, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Ashland, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Ashland, MO

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Ashland, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Ashland, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.6 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
Ashland, MO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ashland, 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 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Ashland, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Ashland, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Ashland, MO

Average UV index in December - Ashland, 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
Ashland, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Ashland, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in December
Ashland, MO

Average visibility in December - Ashland, 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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