December weather forecast
Mercer, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mercer, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and 35.6°F (2°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December corresponds with a decrease in the average high-temperature, down to a wintry 35.6°F (2°C) from a chilly 48.6°F (9.2°C). Mercer's average low-temperature for the month of December records at a freezing cold 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 5.7 days and typically aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Mercer. In December, in Mercer, it is snowing for 5.9 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 30.2 snowfall days, and 10.16" (258mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

In Mercer, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Mercer?

The high-temperature in Mercer during December is 35.6°F (2°C) and the low-temperature is 23.4°F (-4.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Mercer?

In December, the average relative humidity in Mercer, Missouri, is 79%.

What is the driest month in Mercer?

January and December are months with the least rain in Mercer when the rain falls for 5.7 days and typically aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Mercer in December?

In Mercer, Missouri, during December, the rain falls for 5.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Mercer?

In December, in Mercer, it is snowing for 5.9 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Mercer?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Mercer, Missouri.

How many hours of daylight does Mercer have in December?

In Mercer, Missouri, the average day length in December is 9h and 20min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Mercer?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, in Mercer, Missouri, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Mercer?

The average sunshine duration in December in Mercer, Missouri, is 4.9h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Mercer?

In Mercer, Missouri, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Mercer, MO

Average temperature in December - Mercer, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Mercer, MO

Average pressure in December - Mercer, 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 (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Mercer, MO

Average wind speed in December - Mercer, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Mercer, MO

Average humidity in December - Mercer, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Mercer, MO

Average rainfall in December - Mercer, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.43").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in December
Mercer, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Mercer, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Mercer, MO

Average snowfall in December - Mercer, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.14"

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

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Average snowfall days in December
Mercer, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Mercer, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.6 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
Mercer, MO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mercer, MO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Mercer, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Mercer, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Mercer, MO

Average UV index in December - Mercer, MO
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Mercer, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Mercer, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Mercer, MO

Average visibility in December - Mercer, 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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