December weather forecastOldfield, MO

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Oldfield, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and 45°F (7.2°C).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature goes from a cool 55°F (12.8°C) in November to a chilly 45°F (7.2°C). Nightly temperatures drop to an average low of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) in December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 7.8 days. Throughout December, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 151.2 rainfall days, and 33.62" (854mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Oldfield are January through May, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 3.2 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Oldfield, there are 17.7 snowfall days, and 7.17" (182mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Oldfield, Missouri, is 5.4h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Oldfield are 45°F (7.2°C) and 30.4°F (-0.9°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is appraised at 98.6°F (37°C).

In December, the average relative humidity in Oldfield, Missouri, is 75%.

In Oldfield, during December, the rain falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation.

In Oldfield, in December, during 3.2 snowfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

The month with the shortest days in Oldfield, Missouri, is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 9h and 40min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

In Oldfield, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Oldfield, Missouri, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Oldfield, MO

  • Average high temperature in December: 45°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 (41.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Oldfield, MO

  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

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

Average wind speed in December
Oldfield, MO

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Oldfield, MO

  • Average humidity in December: 75%

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

Average rainfall in December
Oldfield, MO

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.65").

Average rainfall days in December
Oldfield, MO

  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Oldfield, MO

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Oldfield, MO

  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.2 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).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min

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 24min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Oldfield, MO

  • Average sunshine days in December: 21 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Oldfield, MO

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Oldfield, MO

  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Oldfield, 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).