December weather forecast
De Soto, MO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in De Soto, Missouri, with an average temperature ranging between min 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and max 43.3°F (6.3°C).

Temperature

Onset of December witnesses a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a fresh 54°F (12.2°C) in November to a frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C). De Soto reports an average nighttime low-temperature of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, in De Soto, the rain falls for 6.5 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In De Soto, during the entire year, the rain falls for 124.5 days and collects up to 16.26" (413mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In De Soto, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in De Soto, there are 16.8 snowfall days, and 2.95" (75mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:52 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in De Soto are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in De Soto?

In December, in De Soto, the average high-temperature is 43.3°F (6.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 30.4°F (-0.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is estimated at 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December in De Soto?

In December, the average relative humidity in De Soto, Missouri, is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December in De Soto?

In December, in De Soto, Missouri, the rain falls for 6.5 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in De Soto in December?

In De Soto, Missouri, during December, snow falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in De Soto?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December in De Soto?

The average day length in December in De Soto, Missouri, is 9h and 34min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in De Soto?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:52 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does De Soto have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in De Soto, Missouri, is 5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in De Soto?

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

How high is the UV index in December in De Soto?

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

Average temperature in December - De Soto, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
De Soto, MO

Average pressure in December - De Soto, 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 (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
De Soto, MO

Average wind speed in December - De Soto, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
De Soto, MO

Average humidity in December - De Soto, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
De Soto, MO

Average rainfall in December - De Soto, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.75").

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Average rainfall days in December
De Soto, MO

Average rainfall days in December - De Soto, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
De Soto, MO

Average snowfall in December - De Soto, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.91").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
De Soto, MO

Average snowfall days in December - De Soto, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
De Soto, MO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - De Soto, MO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
De Soto, MO

Average sunshine days in December - De Soto, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
De Soto, MO

Average UV index in December - De Soto, 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 and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
De Soto, MO

Average cloud cover in December - De Soto, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
De Soto, MO

Average visibility in December - De Soto, 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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