December weather forecast
Mineral Point, MO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Mineral Point, Missouri, with an average temperature ranging between min 30.2°F (-1°C) and max 43.3°F (6.3°C).

Temperature

With December's arrival, Mineral Point's weather changes as the average high-temperature falls from a cool 53.4°F (11.9°C) in November to a chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C). Mineral Point witnesses an average low-temperature of 30.2°F (-1°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

In Mineral Point, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 7.4 days. Throughout December, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Mineral Point, 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 December, in Mineral Point, Missouri, it is snowing for 3.6 days. Throughout December, 1.85" (47mm) of snow is accumulated. In Mineral Point, during the entire year, snow falls for 17.5 days and aggregates up to 8.74" (222mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
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 December, the average sunshine 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 in Mineral Point. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Mineral Point in December?

In Mineral Point, in December, the average high-temperature is 43.3°F (6.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 30.2°F (-1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is computed to be 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Mineral Point?

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December in Mineral Point?

In Mineral Point, during December, the rain falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Mineral Point in December?

In Mineral Point, Missouri, during December, snow falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Mineral Point?

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

How many hours of daylight does Mineral Point have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 35min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Mineral Point?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Mineral Point?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Mineral Point is 4.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Mineral Point?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Mineral Point?

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

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).

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Average pressure in December
Mineral Point, MO

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).

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Average wind speed in December
Mineral Point, MO

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).

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Average humidity in December
Mineral Point, MO

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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Mineral Point, MO

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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Mineral Point, MO

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).

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Average snowfall in December
Mineral Point, MO

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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Mineral Point, MO

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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mineral Point, MO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mineral Point, MO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

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 5min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Mineral Point, MO

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).

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Average UV index in December
Mineral Point, MO

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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Mineral Point, MO

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).

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Average visibility in December
Mineral Point, MO

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).

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