December weather forecastPlato, MO
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Plato, Missouri, with an average temperature fluctuating between 43.5°F (6.4°C) and 29.5°F (-1.4°C).Temperature
The start of December involves a temperature drop, moving from a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C) in November to a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C). Plato, in December, observes a steady average low-temperature of 29.5°F (-1.4°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 76%.Rainfall
In Plato, in December, it is raining for 7.5 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Plato, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.9 days and collects up to 32.4" (823mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in Plato, Missouri. In Plato, in December, snow falls for 3.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.81" (46mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Plato, there are 20.1 snowfall days, and 9.96" (253mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Plato, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Plato, the average sunshine in December is 5.2h.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 vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. 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. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Plato, MO
- Average high temperature in December: 43.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 29.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Plato, 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 (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Plato, MO
- Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Plato, MO
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August, September and October (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Plato, MO
- Average rainfall in December: 2.01"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.73").
Average rainfall days in December
Plato, MO
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Plato, MO
- Average snowfall in December: 1.81"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Plato, MO
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Plato, MO
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 36min
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 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Plato, MO
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Plato, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Plato, MO
- Average cloud cover in December: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Plato, MO
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).
