December weather forecastMarshfield, MO

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Marshfield, Missouri, with an average temperature ranging between max 43.7°F (6.5°C) and min 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

Temperature

The onset of December results in a decrease in the average high-temperature, receding from a cool 54.3°F (12.4°C) in November to a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C). An average low-temperature of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) marks the nights in Marshfield throughout December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Marshfield, in December, it is raining for 7.9 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Marshfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153.6 days and collects up to 33.5" (851mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Marshfield, in December, snow falls for 4 days, with typically accumulated 1.18" (30mm) of snow. In Marshfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.7 days and aggregates up to 8.74" (222mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Marshfield, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Marshfield are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Marshfield, is 43.7°F (6.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 29.5°F (-1.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is estimated at 96.8°F (36°C).

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

In Marshfield, Missouri, in December, it is raining for 7.9 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Marshfield, Missouri, in December, during 4 snowfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year in Marshfield, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 9h and 38min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, in Marshfield, Missouri, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

The average sunshine duration in December in Marshfield is 5.3h.

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

In Marshfield, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Marshfield, MO

  • Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Marshfield, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Marshfield, MO

  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Marshfield, MO

  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Marshfield, MO

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.45").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.61").

Average rainfall days in December
Marshfield, MO

  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Marshfield, MO

  • Average snowfall in December: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Marshfield, MO

  • Average snowfall days in December: 4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Marshfield, MO

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Marshfield, MO

  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Marshfield, 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
Marshfield, MO

  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Marshfield, 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).