December weather forecastRidgely, MO
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Ridgely, Missouri, with an average temperature ranging between max 39.6°F (4.2°C) and min 26.2°F (-3.2°C).Temperature
December shows a mild decline in the average high-temperature, falling from November's cool 51.8°F (11°C) to an icy 39.6°F (4.2°C). An average low-temperature of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) is noted during the nights in December.Humidity
In Ridgely, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Ridgely, during the entire year, the rain falls for 134 days and collects up to 26.57" (675mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Ridgely, in December, during 4.1 snowfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Ridgely, during the entire year, snow falls for 20.8 days and aggregates up to 9.17" (233mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Ridgely, the average sunshine in December is 5.3h.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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Ridgely, MO
- Average high temperature in December: 39.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 26.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Ridgely, MO
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Ridgely, MO
- Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Ridgely, MO
- Average humidity in December: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Ridgely, MO
- Average rainfall in December: 1.1"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").
Average rainfall days in December
Ridgely, MO
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Ridgely, MO
- Average snowfall in December: 1.26"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Ridgely, MO
- Average snowfall days in December: 4.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ridgely, MO
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 24min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Ridgely, MO
- Average sunshine days in December: 21.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Ridgely, 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
Ridgely, MO
- Average cloud cover in December: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Ridgely, 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).
