December weather forecast
Houston Lake, MO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Houston Lake, Missouri, with an average temperature varying between 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and 40.3°F (4.6°C).

Temperature

As November shifts into December, a slight alteration in temperatures is observed, with average highs reducing from a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C) to a cold 40.3°F (4.6°C). During December, Houston Lake's temperature falls to a steady low-temperature average of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 74%.

Rainfall

In December, in Houston Lake, the rain falls for 5.2 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Houston Lake, Missouri, during the entire year, the rain falls for 126.5 days and collects up to 21.65" (550mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Houston Lake. In Houston Lake, in December, snow falls for 3.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.67" (17mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Houston Lake, there are 17.2 snowfall days, and 5.51" (140mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Houston Lake is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Houston Lake is 5.3h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Houston Lake. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Houston Lake?

Houston Lake in December has an average high-temperature of 40.3°F (4.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Houston Lake?

The average relative humidity in December in Houston Lake is 74%.

How much does it rain in Houston Lake in December?

In December, the rain falls for 5.2 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Houston Lake?

In Houston Lake, in December, during 3.2 snowfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Houston Lake?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Houston Lake, Missouri.

What is the average length of the day in December in Houston Lake?

In December, the average day length in Houston Lake is 9h and 28min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Houston Lake?

On the first day of December in Houston Lake, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Houston Lake have in December?

In Houston Lake, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Houston Lake?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Houston Lake?

In Houston Lake, Missouri, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Houston Lake, MO

Average temperature in December - Houston Lake, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Houston Lake, MO

Average pressure in December - Houston Lake, MO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Houston Lake, MO

Average wind speed in December - Houston Lake, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Houston Lake, MO

Average humidity in December - Houston Lake, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

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Average rainfall in December
Houston Lake, MO

Average rainfall in December - Houston Lake, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in December
Houston Lake, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Houston Lake, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Houston Lake, MO

Average snowfall in December - Houston Lake, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Houston Lake, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Houston Lake, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.2 days

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Houston Lake, 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 2min

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

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Average sunshine days in December
Houston Lake, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Houston Lake, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Houston Lake, MO

Average UV index in December - Houston Lake, 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
Houston Lake, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Houston Lake, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in December
Houston Lake, MO

Average visibility in December - Houston Lake, 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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