December weather forecastLeonard, MO
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Leonard, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 38.7°F (3.7°C) and an average low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).Temperature
December implies a gentle temperature shift, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's cool 50.4°F (10.2°C) to a wintry 38.7°F (3.7°C). Leonard records an average temperature drop to a subzero cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C) in December.Humidity
In Leonard, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Leonard, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130.9 days and collects up to 26.3" (668mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Leonard, in December, during 3.9 snowfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Leonard, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.2 days and aggregates up to 9.29" (236mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Leonard, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Leonard are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Leonard, MO
- Average high temperature in December: 38.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 26.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Leonard, MO
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Leonard, MO
- Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Leonard, MO
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June and July (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Leonard, MO
- Average rainfall in December: 1.14"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.1").
Average rainfall days in December
Leonard, MO
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Leonard, MO
- Average snowfall in December: 1.54"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.31").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Leonard, MO
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Leonard, MO
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 24min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Leonard, MO
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12 days).
Average UV index in December
Leonard, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Leonard, MO
- Average cloud cover in December: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Leonard, 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).
