December weather forecast
Prairie Home, MO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Prairie Home, Missouri, with an average temperature varying between 41.5°F (5.3°C) and 28.4°F (-2°C).

Temperature

December's arrival comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 52.7°F (11.5°C) in November to a wintry 41.5°F (5.3°C). During the nights in December, an average low-temperature of 28.4°F (-2°C) is observed.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Prairie Home, Missouri, in December, it is raining for 4.5 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Prairie Home, Missouri, during the entire year, the rain falls for 95.5 days and collects up to 8.62" (219mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, October through December are months with snowfall in Prairie Home. In Prairie Home, during December, snow falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of snow. In Prairie Home, during the entire year, snow falls for 17 days and aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Prairie Home, Missouri, is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Prairie Home, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:58 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Prairie Home is 5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Prairie Home during December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Prairie Home during December are 41.5°F (5.3°C) and 28.4°F (-2°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is appraised at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Prairie Home?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in Prairie Home in December?

In Prairie Home, in December, it is raining for 4.5 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Prairie Home?

In Prairie Home, in December, during 3.3 snowfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Prairie Home?

The month with the shortest days in Prairie Home, Missouri, is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Prairie Home?

In December, the average day length in Prairie Home is 9h and 30min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Prairie Home?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:58 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Prairie Home?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Prairie Home, Missouri, is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Prairie Home?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Prairie Home?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Prairie Home is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Prairie Home, MO

Average temperature in December - Prairie Home, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23°F).

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Average pressure in December
Prairie Home, MO

Average pressure in December - Prairie Home, 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 (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Prairie Home, MO

Average wind speed in December - Prairie Home, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Prairie Home, MO

Average humidity in December - Prairie Home, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Prairie Home, MO

Average rainfall in December - Prairie Home, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.3").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.43").

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Average rainfall days in December
Prairie Home, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Prairie Home, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are April and May (11.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Prairie Home, MO

Average snowfall in December - Prairie Home, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Prairie Home, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Prairie Home, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Prairie Home, MO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Prairie Home, MO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Prairie Home, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Prairie Home, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (15.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Prairie Home, MO

Average UV index in December - Prairie Home, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Prairie Home, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Prairie Home, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Prairie Home, MO

Average visibility in December - Prairie Home, 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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