December weather forecastNickellton, MO

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Nickellton, Missouri, with an average temperature ranging between max 38.5°F (3.6°C) and min 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Temperature

The start of December involves a temperature drop, moving from a fresh 50.4°F (10.2°C) in November to a cold 38.5°F (3.6°C). During December nights, Nickellton records an average temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Humidity

In Nickellton, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Nickellton, in December, during 6.2 rainfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 134.7 rainfall days, and 26.38" (670mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Nickellton, in December, during 4 snowfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Nickellton, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.8 days and aggregates up to 11.14" (283mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:54 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Nickellton, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In December, in Nickellton, the average high-temperature is 38.5°F (3.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 26.1°F (-3.3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 91.4°F (33°C).

In Nickellton, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

In Nickellton, in December, it is raining for 6.2 days, with typically 1.3" (33mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Nickellton, in December, snow falls for 4 days, with typically accumulated 1.57" (40mm) of snow.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

In Nickellton, the average day length in December is 9h and 23min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:54 pm CST.

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 38.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Nickellton, 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 (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Nickellton, MO

  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Nickellton, MO

  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Nickellton, MO

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.1").

Average rainfall days in December
Nickellton, MO

  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Nickellton, MO

  • Average snowfall in December: 1.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.86").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Nickellton, MO

  • Average snowfall days in December: 4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 24min

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 48min

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).

Average sunshine days in December
Nickellton, MO

  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Nickellton, MO

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Nickellton, 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).

Average visibility in December
Nickellton, 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).