December weather forecastDunnegan, MO

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Dunnegan, Missouri, with an average temperature varying between 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and 44.4°F (6.9°C).

Temperature

December is characterized by a reduction in the average high-temperature, from a fresh 54.9°F (12.7°C) in November to a frosty 44.4°F (6.9°C). Dunnegan in December anticipates an average nighttime temperature of 29.8°F (-1.2°C).

Humidity

In Dunnegan, Missouri, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 5.2 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through March, May, November and December are months with snowfall in Dunnegan. In Dunnegan, in December, snow falls for 2.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 12.4 snowfall days, and 2.48" (63mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Dunnegan, Missouri, is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Dunnegan, the average sunshine in December is 5.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Dunnegan, Missouri, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Dunnegan, is 44.4°F (6.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 29.8°F (-1.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is estimated at 98.6°F (37°C).

The average relative humidity in December in Dunnegan is 74%.

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 5.2 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of rain.

In Dunnegan, during December, the rain falls for 5.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

In Dunnegan, in December, snow falls for 2.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

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

In Dunnegan, Missouri, the average day length in December is 9h and 37min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Dunnegan is 5.6h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Dunnegan, Missouri, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Dunnegan, MO

  • Average high temperature in December: 44.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Dunnegan, MO

  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Dunnegan, MO

  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Dunnegan, MO

  • Average humidity in December: 74%

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

Average rainfall in December
Dunnegan, MO

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Dunnegan, MO

  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (5.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dunnegan, MO

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.83").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Dunnegan, MO

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Dunnegan, MO

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dunnegan, MO

  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Dunnegan, 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
Dunnegan, MO

  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Dunnegan, 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).