December weather forecast
Canton, MO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Canton, Missouri, with an average temperature ranging between max 38.7°F (3.7°C) and min 26.6°F (-3°C).

Temperature

December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, shifting from a fresh 50.4°F (10.2°C) in November to a wintry 38.7°F (3.7°C). Throughout the month of December, Canton witnesses an average temperature of 26.6°F (-3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Canton, Missouri, in December, it is raining for 6.5 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Canton, Missouri, there are 137.5 rainfall days, and 27.68" (703mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Canton, in December, snow falls for 5.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.05" (52mm) of snow. In Canton, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.4 days and aggregates up to 12.44" (316mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Canton.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of December, in Canton, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Canton, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Canton?

In Canton, in December, the average high-temperature is 38.7°F (3.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 26.6°F (-3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent 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 Canton?

In Canton, Missouri, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December in Canton?

In Canton, in December, it is raining for 6.5 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Canton in December?

In Canton, Missouri, in December, snow falls for 5.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.05" (52mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Canton?

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

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

In December, the average day length in Canton, Missouri, is 9h and 22min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Canton?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Canton?

The average sunshine duration in December in Canton is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Canton?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Canton?

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

Average temperature in December - Canton, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.6°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 (20.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Canton, MO

Average pressure in December - Canton, 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
Canton, MO

Average wind speed in December - Canton, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Canton, MO

Average humidity in December - Canton, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June and July (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Canton, MO

Average rainfall in December - Canton, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.26").

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Average rainfall days in December
Canton, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Canton, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Canton, MO

Average snowfall in December - Canton, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Canton, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Canton, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 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
Canton, MO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Canton, 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 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Canton, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Canton, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Canton, MO

Average UV index in December - Canton, 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
Canton, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Canton, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Canton, MO

Average visibility in December - Canton, 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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