December weather forecast
Gainesville, MO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Gainesville, Missouri, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.2°F (0.1°C) and 47.3°F (8.5°C).

Temperature

Gainesville's progression into December includes a drop in the average high-temperature, from a mild 56.5°F (13.6°C) in November to a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C). An average low-temperature of 32.2°F (0.1°C) is recorded in the month of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Gainesville, in December, it is raining for 7.8 days, with typically 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Gainesville, there are 136.4 rainfall days, and 30.98" (787mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Gainesville, in December, snow falls for 1.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.1" (28mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Gainesville, there are 12.7 snowfall days, and 5.35" (136mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Gainesville, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Gainesville?

The high-temperature, in December, in Gainesville, records 47.3°F (8.5°C), while the low-temperature is 32.2°F (0.1°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Gainesville?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in Gainesville in December?

In Gainesville, Missouri, in December, during 7.8 rainfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Gainesville in December?

In Gainesville, Missouri, in December, snow falls for 1.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.1" (28mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Gainesville?

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December in Gainesville?

In Gainesville, Missouri, the average day length in December is 9h and 43min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Gainesville?

On the first day of December in Gainesville, Missouri, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Gainesville have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Gainesville, Missouri, is 5.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Gainesville?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Gainesville?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Gainesville, Missouri, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Gainesville, MO

Average temperature in December - Gainesville, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 47.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Gainesville, MO

Average pressure in December - Gainesville, 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 (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Gainesville, MO

Average wind speed in December - Gainesville, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February, March and April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Gainesville, MO

Average humidity in December - Gainesville, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and October (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Gainesville, MO

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

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Average rainfall days in December
Gainesville, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Gainesville, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Gainesville, MO

Average snowfall in December - Gainesville, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.1"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Gainesville, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Gainesville, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.4 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
Gainesville, MO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gainesville, MO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Gainesville, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Gainesville, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Gainesville, MO

Average UV index in December - Gainesville, 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 and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Gainesville, MO

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Gainesville, MO

Average visibility in December - Gainesville, MO
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are April, May, June, July, August and September (5mi).

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