December weather forecastBates City, MO
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Bates City, Missouri, with an average temperature varying between 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and 40.6°F (4.8°C).Temperature
Bates City in December experiences a subtle temperature decline, with average high-temperatures reducing from a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C) in November to a wintry 40.6°F (4.8°C). An average low-temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) is noted in Bates City during the month of December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 75%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 5.4 days. Throughout December, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 130.1 rainfall days, and 22.8" (579mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Bates City, in December, during 3.4 snowfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Bates City, Missouri, during the entire year, snow falls for 20.8 days and aggregates up to 8.07" (205mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 5.3h.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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Bates City, MO
- Average high temperature in December: 40.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 27.5°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 (22.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Bates City, 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 (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Bates City, MO
- Average wind speed in December: 9.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Bates City, MO
- Average humidity in December: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Bates City, MO
- Average rainfall in December: 1.22"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").
Average rainfall days in December
Bates City, MO
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (5.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Bates City, MO
- Average snowfall in December: 0.87"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Bates City, MO
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Bates City, MO
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Bates City, MO
- Average sunshine days in December: 22 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (22 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (12.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Bates City, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Bates City, MO
- Average cloud cover in December: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Bates City, 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).
