December weather forecastIuka Springs, MO

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Iuka Springs, Missouri, with an average temperature varying between 43°F (6.1°C) and 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

Temperature

December ushers in a slight temperature change, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's fresh 54.3°F (12.4°C) to a chilly 43°F (6.1°C). Throughout December, the temperature falls to an average low of 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

Humidity

In Iuka Springs, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.

Rainfall

In Iuka Springs, Missouri, in December, it is raining for 6.9 days, with typically 1.65" (42mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Iuka Springs, during the entire year, the rain falls for 141.5 days and collects up to 30.67" (779mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, May, October through December. In Iuka Springs, in December, during 2.6 snowfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 14.7 snowfall days, and 7.64" (194mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of December, in Iuka Springs, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Iuka Springs, the average sunshine in December is 5.5h.

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 low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

Iuka Springs in December has an average high-temperature of 43°F (6.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 29.1°F (-1.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 96.8°F (36°C).

The average relative humidity in December is 74%.

In Iuka Springs, in December, it is raining for 6.9 days, with typically 1.65" (42mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Iuka Springs, in December, snow falls for 2.6 days, with typically accumulated 1.34" (34mm) of snow.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

In Iuka Springs, the average day length in December is 9h and 34min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

In Iuka Springs, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Iuka Springs is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Iuka Springs, MO

  • Average high temperature in December: 43°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Iuka Springs, 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 (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Iuka Springs, MO

  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Iuka Springs, MO

  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Iuka Springs, MO

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.14").

Average rainfall days in December
Iuka Springs, MO

  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Iuka Springs, MO

  • Average snowfall in December: 1.34"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Iuka Springs, MO

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average sunshine in December
Iuka Springs, MO

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 36min

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 30min

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 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Iuka Springs, MO

  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.1 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Iuka Springs, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Iuka Springs, MO

  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Iuka Springs, 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).