December weather forecast
Elmwood, MO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Elmwood, Missouri, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.2°F (5.1°C) and 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Temperature

As November transitions to December, the average high-temperature falls from a fresh 52.5°F (11.4°C) to an icy 41.2°F (5.1°C). Elmwood experiences an average low-temperature reading of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) throughout December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Elmwood, in December, it is raining for 4.5 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Elmwood, there are 108.2 rainfall days, and 12.17" (309mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, October through December are months with snowfall. In Elmwood, in December, during 2.5 snowfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 14.7 snowfall days, and 3.15" (80mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Elmwood 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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Elmwood during December?

In Elmwood, 41.2°F (5.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 27.9°F (-2.3°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is estimated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Elmwood?

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

How much does it rain in Elmwood in December?

In Elmwood, during December, the rain falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Elmwood?

In December, it is snowing for 2.5 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Elmwood?

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

How many hours of daylight does Elmwood have in December?

In December, the average day length in Elmwood is 9h and 29min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Elmwood?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, in Elmwood, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Elmwood?

In Elmwood, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Elmwood?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Elmwood?

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

Average temperature in December - Elmwood, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Elmwood, MO

Average pressure in December - Elmwood, MO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Elmwood, MO

Average wind speed in December - Elmwood, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Elmwood, MO

Average humidity in December - Elmwood, 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 (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Elmwood, MO

Average rainfall in December - Elmwood, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

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Average rainfall days in December
Elmwood, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Elmwood, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Elmwood, MO

Average snowfall in December - Elmwood, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.1").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Elmwood, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Elmwood, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Elmwood, MO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

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 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Elmwood, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Elmwood, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Elmwood, MO

Average UV index in December - Elmwood, 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
Elmwood, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Elmwood, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in December
Elmwood, MO

Average visibility in December - Elmwood, 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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