December weather forecast
Mount Vernon, MO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Mount Vernon, Missouri, with an average temperature varying between 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Temperature

A subtle decrease in the average high-temperature marks December, falling from November's fresh 55.2°F (12.9°C) to a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C). In December, Mount Vernon experiences a temperature dip to an average of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In December, in Mount Vernon, Missouri, the rain falls for 7.8 days. Throughout December, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Mount Vernon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.3 days and collects up to 35.59" (904mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in Mount Vernon. In Mount Vernon, in December, snow falls for 3 days, with typically accumulated 0.83" (21mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 17.9 snowfall days, and 6.93" (176mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Mount Vernon, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Mount Vernon, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Mount Vernon, the average sunshine in December is 5.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Mount Vernon are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Mount Vernon in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 45.5°F (7.5°C) and 30.7°F (-0.7°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is estimated at 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Mount Vernon?

In December, the average relative humidity in Mount Vernon is 75%.

How much does it rain in Mount Vernon in December?

In December, in Mount Vernon, the rain falls for 7.8 days. Throughout December, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Mount Vernon?

In December, it is snowing for 3 days. Throughout December, 0.83" (21mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Mount Vernon?

December has the shortest days of the year in Mount Vernon, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Mount Vernon have in December?

The average day length in December in Mount Vernon, Missouri, is 9h and 40min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Mount Vernon?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Mount Vernon?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Mount Vernon is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Mount Vernon?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Mount Vernon.

What is the UV index reading in December in Mount Vernon?

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

Average temperature in December - Mount Vernon, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Mount Vernon, MO

Average pressure in December - Mount Vernon, MO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Mount Vernon, MO

Average wind speed in December - Mount Vernon, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Mount Vernon, MO

Average humidity in December - Mount Vernon, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

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

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Average rainfall in December
Mount Vernon, MO

Average rainfall in December - Mount Vernon, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.69").

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Average rainfall days in December
Mount Vernon, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Mount Vernon, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Mount Vernon, MO

Average snowfall in December - Mount Vernon, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Mount Vernon, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Mount Vernon, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (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
Mount Vernon, MO

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

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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Mount Vernon, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Mount Vernon, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Mount Vernon, MO

Average UV index in December - Mount Vernon, 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 and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Mount Vernon, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Mount Vernon, 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 August (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in December
Mount Vernon, MO

Average visibility in December - Mount Vernon, 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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