December weather forecastFayette, MO
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Fayette, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.7°F (-2.4°C) and 40.8°F (4.9°C).Temperature
As December begins, there is a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C) in November to an icy 40.8°F (4.9°C). Fayette's nighttime temperature during December is consistently averaged at a subzero cold 27.7°F (-2.4°C).Humidity
In Fayette, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.Rainfall
In Fayette, in December, during 4.3 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 102.5 rainfall days, and 10.91" (277mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, October through December. In Fayette, in December, during 3.1 snowfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 17.3 snowfall days, and 2.99" (76mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:58 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 5.1h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Fayette. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Fayette, MO
- Average high temperature in December: 40.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 27.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Fayette, 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 (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Fayette, MO
- Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (9.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Fayette, 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 (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Fayette, MO
- Average rainfall in December: 0.59"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").
Average rainfall days in December
Fayette, MO
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (4.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Fayette, MO
- Average snowfall in December: 0.59"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.98").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Fayette, MO
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fayette, MO
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min
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 6min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Fayette, 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 (15.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Fayette, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Fayette, MO
- Average cloud cover in December: 45
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Fayette, 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).





