December weather forecast
Defiance, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Defiance, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 41.7°F (5.4°C) and an average low of 29.8°F (-1.2°C).

Temperature

Defiance's weather changes with the onset of December, slightly falling from a cool 53.1°F (11.7°C) in November to an icy 41.7°F (5.4°C). Throughout the month of December, Defiance sees a steady low-temperature average of 29.8°F (-1.2°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Defiance, during December, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation. In Defiance, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.1 days and collects up to 32.01" (813mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Defiance are January through April, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 4 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 21.4 snowfall days, and 8.62" (219mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Defiance.
On the first day of December in Defiance, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:52 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5h.

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 rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Defiance?

Defiance in December has an average high-temperature of 41.7°F (5.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 29.8°F (-1.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Defiance?

In Defiance, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in Defiance in December?

In Defiance, Missouri, during December, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Defiance?

In Defiance, in December, snow falls for 4 days, with typically accumulated 1.34" (34mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Defiance?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Defiance have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Defiance?

On the first day of December in Defiance, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:52 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Defiance?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Defiance?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Defiance?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Defiance, MO

Average temperature in December - Defiance, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Defiance, MO

Average pressure in December - Defiance, 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
Defiance, MO

Average wind speed in December - Defiance, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Defiance, MO

Average humidity in December - Defiance, 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
Defiance, MO

Average rainfall in December - Defiance, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.77").

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Average rainfall days in December
Defiance, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Defiance, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Defiance, MO

Average snowfall in December - Defiance, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.34"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Defiance, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Defiance, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.3 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
Defiance, MO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Defiance, 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 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (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
Defiance, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Defiance, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Defiance, MO

Average UV index in December - Defiance, 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
Defiance, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Defiance, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in December
Defiance, MO

Average visibility in December - Defiance, 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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