December weather forecast
Harrisburg, MO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Harrisburg, Missouri, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.5°F (5.3°C) and 28.4°F (-2°C).

Temperature

The decrease of average high-temperatures is mild in December, with a decline from a fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C) in November to an icy 41.5°F (5.3°C). In December, the nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 28.4°F (-2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Harrisburg is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Harrisburg, during the entire year, the rain falls for 95.5 days and collects up to 8.62" (219mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Harrisburg are January through March, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 3.3 days. Throughout December, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is accumulated. In Harrisburg, during the entire year, snow falls for 17 days and aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of December, in Harrisburg, Missouri, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Harrisburg, the average sunshine in December is 5h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Harrisburg in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Harrisburg, is 41.5°F (5.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 28.4°F (-2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is computed to be 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Harrisburg?

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

How much does it rain in Harrisburg in December?

In Harrisburg, in December, it is raining for 4.5 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Harrisburg in December?

In Harrisburg, Missouri, in December, snow falls for 3.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Harrisburg?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

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

In Harrisburg, Missouri, the average day length in December is 9h and 28min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Harrisburg?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Harrisburg have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Harrisburg is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Harrisburg?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Harrisburg?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Harrisburg is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Harrisburg, MO

Average temperature in December - Harrisburg, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23°F).

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Average pressure in December
Harrisburg, MO

Average pressure in December - Harrisburg, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Harrisburg, MO

Average wind speed in December - Harrisburg, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Harrisburg, MO

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Harrisburg, MO

Average rainfall in December - Harrisburg, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.3").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.43").

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Average rainfall days in December
Harrisburg, MO

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

The months with the highest number of rainy days are April and May (11.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Harrisburg, MO

Average snowfall in December - Harrisburg, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Harrisburg, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Harrisburg, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.3 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
Harrisburg, MO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Harrisburg, 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 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Harrisburg, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Harrisburg, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (15.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Harrisburg, MO

Average UV index in December - Harrisburg, 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
Harrisburg, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Harrisburg, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Harrisburg, MO

Average visibility in December - Harrisburg, 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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