December weather forecastLexington, MO
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Lexington, Missouri, with an average temperature varying between 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and 40.5°F (4.7°C).Temperature
The arrival of December indicates a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C) in November to a wintry 40.5°F (4.7°C). Nighttime temperature experiences an average drop to a freezing cold 27.1°F (-2.7°C) in December.Humidity
In Lexington, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.Rainfall
In Lexington, in December, during 6.2 rainfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 139.1 rainfall days, and 27.28" (693mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Lexington are January through March, May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is accumulated. In Lexington, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.8 days and aggregates up to 7.52" (191mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 5.3h.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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Average temperature in December
Lexington, MO
- Average high temperature in December: 40.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 27.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Lexington, 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 (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Lexington, MO
- Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Lexington, MO
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Lexington, MO
- Average rainfall in December: 1.42"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").
Average rainfall days in December
Lexington, MO
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Lexington, MO
- Average snowfall in December: 1.02"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.72").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Lexington, MO
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lexington, MO
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min
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 18min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Lexington, MO
- Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Lexington, 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
Lexington, MO
- Average cloud cover in December: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in December
Lexington, 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).
