December weather forecastMadison, MO
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Madison, Missouri, with an average temperature fluctuating between 40.1°F (4.5°C) and 27.3°F (-2.6°C).Temperature
Transition into December marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 51.6°F (10.9°C) in November to an icy 40.1°F (4.5°C). Madison's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) during the nights of December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 77%.Rainfall
In Madison, in December, during 5 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Madison, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.9 days and collects up to 16.3" (414mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 3.8 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is accumulated. In Madison, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.5 days and aggregates up to 5.87" (149mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:55 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Madison, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Madison, MO
- Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 27.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Madison, 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 (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Madison, MO
- Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Madison, MO
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June and July (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Madison, MO
- Average rainfall in December: 0.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").
Average rainfall days in December
Madison, MO
- Average rainfall days in December: 5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Madison, MO
- Average snowfall in December: 0.59"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Madison, MO
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7 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
Madison, MO
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 24min
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 24min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 54min
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 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Madison, MO
- Average sunshine days in December: 21.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Madison, 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
Madison, MO
- Average cloud cover in December: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Madison, 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).
