December weather forecast
Golden, MO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Golden, Missouri, with temperature in the range of an average low of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and an average high of 46.6°F (8.1°C).

Temperature

Onset of December witnesses a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a moderate 56.3°F (13.5°C) in November to a chilly 46.6°F (8.1°C). The low-temperature in Golden averages to a subzero cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In December, in Golden, Missouri, the rain falls for 8 days. Throughout December, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 147.8 rainfall days, and 32.01" (813mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in Golden. In Golden, during December, snow falls for 2.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 14.4 snowfall days, and 7.01" (178mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Golden, Missouri, is 5.6h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Golden?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 46.6°F (8.1°C) and 31.8°F (-0.1°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Golden?

In Golden, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How much does it rain in Golden in December?

In December, in Golden, the rain falls for 8 days. Throughout December, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Golden in December?

In Golden, in December, during 2.8 snowfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Golden?

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

How many hours of daylight does Golden have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Golden?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Golden have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Golden?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Golden?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Golden, MO

Average temperature in December - Golden, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.8°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°F).

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Average pressure in December
Golden, MO

Average pressure in December - Golden, 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
Golden, MO

Average wind speed in December - Golden, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Golden, MO

Average humidity in December - Golden, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Golden, MO

Average rainfall in December - Golden, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.73").

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Average rainfall days in December
Golden, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Golden, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.9 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Golden, MO

Average snowfall in December - Golden, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Golden, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Golden, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.8 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).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Golden, 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 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Golden, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Golden, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.7 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and December (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Golden, MO

Average UV index in December - Golden, 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
Golden, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Golden, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in December
Golden, MO

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

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

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