December weather forecastSheldon, MO
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Sheldon, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and an average high of 44.6°F (7°C).Temperature
Sheldon's weather changes with the onset of December, slightly falling from a cool 55.2°F (12.9°C) in November to a frosty 44.6°F (7°C). During December, the nighttime temperature averages of 30.6°F (-0.8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 74%.Rainfall
January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 6.7 days and typically aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of rain.Snowfall
January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Sheldon, during December, snow falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 15.5 snowfall days, and 5.98" (152mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Sheldon is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of December, in Sheldon, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 5.4h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Sheldon, MO
- Average high temperature in December: 44.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 30.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Sheldon, 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 (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Sheldon, MO
- Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7mph).
Average humidity in December
Sheldon, MO
- Average humidity in December: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Sheldon, MO
- Average rainfall in December: 1.5"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.79").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (1.5").
Average rainfall days in December
Sheldon, MO
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Sheldon, MO
- Average snowfall in December: 0.79"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Sheldon, MO
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sheldon, 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 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 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Sheldon, MO
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Sheldon, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Sheldon, MO
- Average cloud cover in December: 41
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in December
Sheldon, 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).
