December weather forecast
High Ridge, MO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in High Ridge, Missouri, with an average temperature ranging between max 43°F (6.1°C) and min 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Temperature

Stepping into December, High Ridge observes a temperature decline, with the average high falling from November's fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C) to a chilly 43°F (6.1°C). December nights in High Ridge, Missouri, cool down to an average low-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in High Ridge is 75%.

Rainfall

In High Ridge, during December, the rain falls for 7.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation. In High Ridge, during the entire year, the rain falls for 141.7 days and collects up to 32.01" (813mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, September, November and December. In High Ridge, in December, snow falls for 3.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.87" (22mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 18.9 snowfall days, and 7.2" (183mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in High Ridge.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of December, in High Ridge, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in High Ridge in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in High Ridge, is 43°F (6.1°C), while the average low-temperature is 30.6°F (-0.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is appraised at 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December in High Ridge?

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

How much does it rain in High Ridge in December?

In High Ridge, during December, the rain falls for 7.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in High Ridge in December?

In High Ridge, Missouri, in December, during 3.6 snowfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in High Ridge?

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 High Ridge?

In December, the average day length in High Ridge is 9h and 32min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in High Ridge?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, in High Ridge, Missouri, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in High Ridge?

In High Ridge, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in High Ridge?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in High Ridge?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
High Ridge, MO

Average temperature in December - High Ridge, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 43°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
High Ridge, MO

Average pressure in December - High Ridge, 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 (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
High Ridge, MO

Average wind speed in December - High Ridge, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
High Ridge, MO

Average humidity in December - High Ridge, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

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
High Ridge, MO

Average rainfall in December - High Ridge, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.54").

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Average rainfall days in December
High Ridge, MO

Average rainfall days in December - High Ridge, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
High Ridge, MO

Average snowfall in December - High Ridge, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
High Ridge, MO

Average snowfall days in December - High Ridge, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
High Ridge, MO

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
High Ridge, MO

Average sunshine days in December - High Ridge, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (12.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
High Ridge, MO

Average UV index in December - High Ridge, MO
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
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
High Ridge, MO

Average cloud cover in December - High Ridge, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
High Ridge, MO

Average visibility in December - High Ridge, 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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