December weather forecastMineral Point, MO
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Mineral Point, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 30.2°F (-1°C) and 43.3°F (6.3°C).Temperature
A change in temperatures is noted as November gives way to December, with average highs reducing from a fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C) to a chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C). Mineral Point's nighttime temperature in December drops to an average of 30.2°F (-1°C).Humidity
In Mineral Point, Missouri, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.Rainfall
In Mineral Point, in December, it is raining for 7.4 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 142.5 rainfall days, and 28.58" (726mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Mineral Point, in December, during 3.6 snowfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Mineral Point, during the entire year, snow falls for 17.5 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Mineral Point, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.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 minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Mineral Point, MO
- Average high temperature in December: 43.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 30.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Mineral Point, MO
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Mineral Point, MO
- Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Mineral Point, MO
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Mineral Point, MO
- Average rainfall in December: 2.17"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.03").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February, September and November (1.73").
Average rainfall days in December
Mineral Point, MO
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Mineral Point, MO
- Average snowfall in December: 1.85"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Mineral Point, MO
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mineral Point, MO
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 36min
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 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Mineral Point, MO
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Mineral Point, 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
Mineral Point, MO
- Average cloud cover in December: 48
The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Mineral Point, MO
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, July, August and September (5mi).
