December weather forecast
Poplar Bluff, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Poplar Bluff, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34°F (1.1°C) and 46.2°F (7.9°C).

Temperature

December's onset brings a reduction in the average high-temperature, from a mild 55.6°F (13.1°C) in November to a frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C). December brings an average low-temperature of 34°F (1.1°C) to Poplar Bluff.

Humidity

In Poplar Bluff, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall in Poplar Bluff. Rain falls for 6.8 days and accumulates 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, are January through March, November and December. In Poplar Bluff, Missouri, in December, snow falls for 1.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Poplar Bluff, there are 6.5 snowfall days, and 0.94" (24mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Poplar Bluff, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of December, in Poplar Bluff, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:55 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Poplar Bluff is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Poplar Bluff in December?

In Poplar Bluff, 46.2°F (7.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 34°F (1.1°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Poplar Bluff?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

What is the driest month in Poplar Bluff?

The month with the least rainfall in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, is December, when the rain falls for 6.8 days and typically collects 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Poplar Bluff?

In Poplar Bluff, during December, the rain falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Poplar Bluff?

In Poplar Bluff, in December, snow falls for 1.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Poplar Bluff?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Poplar Bluff?

In December, the average day length in Poplar Bluff is 9h and 41min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Poplar Bluff?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, in Poplar Bluff, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:55 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Poplar Bluff have in December?

In Poplar Bluff, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Poplar Bluff?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Poplar Bluff?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Poplar Bluff, MO

Average temperature in December - Poplar Bluff, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Poplar Bluff, MO

Average pressure in December - Poplar Bluff, MO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"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).

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Average wind speed in December
Poplar Bluff, MO

Average wind speed in December - Poplar Bluff, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Poplar Bluff, MO

Average humidity in December - Poplar Bluff, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

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Average rainfall in December
Poplar Bluff, MO

Average rainfall in December - Poplar Bluff, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.75").

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Average rainfall days in December
Poplar Bluff, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Poplar Bluff, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Poplar Bluff, MO

Average snowfall in December - Poplar Bluff, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.39").
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
Poplar Bluff, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Poplar Bluff, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Poplar Bluff, MO

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Poplar Bluff, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Poplar Bluff, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Poplar Bluff, MO

Average UV index in December - Poplar Bluff, 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
Poplar Bluff, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Poplar Bluff, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 24).

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Average visibility in December
Poplar Bluff, MO

Average visibility in December - Poplar Bluff, 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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