December weather forecast
Medford, MO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Medford, Missouri, with temperature in the range of an average low of 28.4°F (-2°C) and an average high of 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Temperature

The decrease of average high-temperatures is mild in December, with a decline from a fresh 53.1°F (11.7°C) in November to a wintry 41.5°F (5.3°C). In December, the average low-temperature in Medford, Missouri, records at a subzero cold 28.4°F (-2°C) during the nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Medford is 75%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 5.8 days. Throughout December, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Medford, there are 138.6 rainfall days, and 28.31" (719mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Medford, Missouri, are January through March, May, October through December. In Medford, in December, during 3.1 snowfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Medford, during the entire year, snow falls for 17.3 days and aggregates up to 8.62" (219mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Medford, the average sunshine in December is 5.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Medford, Missouri, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Medford?

The high-temperature, in December, in Medford, is 41.5°F (5.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 28.4°F (-2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Medford?

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December in Medford?

In December, the rain falls for 5.8 days. Throughout December, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Medford?

In December, it is snowing for 3.1 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Medford?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Medford have in December?

The average day length in December in Medford is 9h and 31min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Medford?

On the first day of December in Medford, Missouri, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Medford?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Medford, Missouri, is 5.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Medford?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Medford?

In Medford, Missouri, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Medford, MO

Average temperature in December - Medford, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Medford, MO

Average pressure in December - Medford, 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 (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Medford, MO

Average wind speed in December - Medford, 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 (6.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Medford, MO

Average humidity in December - Medford, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Medford, MO

Average rainfall in December - Medford, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

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Average rainfall days in December
Medford, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Medford, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.8 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).

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Average snowfall in December
Medford, MO

Average snowfall in December - Medford, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Medford, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Medford, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Medford, MO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

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 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Medford, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Medford, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Medford, MO

Average UV index in December - Medford, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Medford, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Medford, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in December
Medford, MO

Average visibility in December - Medford, 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).

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