December weather forecastElk Creek, MO
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Elk Creek, Missouri, with an average temperature fluctuating between 44.1°F (6.7°C) and 29.8°F (-1.2°C).Temperature
With the onset of December, Elk Creek's average high-temperature adjusts, receding from November's cool 53.6°F (12°C) to a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C). During December, Elk Creek experiences an average low-temperature of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) at night.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Elk Creek, Missouri, is 77%.Rainfall
In Elk Creek, in December, it is raining for 5.2 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Elk Creek, there are 112.2 rainfall days, and 11.26" (286mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Elk Creek. In Elk Creek, during December, snow falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Elk Creek, there are 13.7 snowfall days, and 1.73" (44mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Elk Creek.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of December, in Elk Creek, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Elk Creek, the average sunshine in December is 5.1h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Elk Creek 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 hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Elk Creek, MO
- Average high temperature in December: 44.1°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 (40.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 29.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Elk Creek, MO
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Elk Creek, MO
- Average wind speed in December: 8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Elk Creek, MO
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Elk Creek, MO
- Average rainfall in December: 0.55"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.51").
Average rainfall days in December
Elk Creek, MO
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (5.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Elk Creek, MO
- Average snowfall in December: 0.16"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.83").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Elk Creek, MO
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Elk Creek, MO
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min
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 42min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Elk Creek, MO
- Average sunshine days in December: 23.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Elk Creek, 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
Elk Creek, MO
- Average cloud cover in December: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Elk Creek, MO
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, July, August and September (5mi).
