December weather forecast
Sparta, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sparta, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between max 45°F (7.2°C) and min 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

Temperature

In December, the meteorological conditions alter, with the average high-temperature shifting from a cool 55°F (12.8°C) in November to a chilly 45°F (7.2°C). Throughout the month of December, Sparta expects an average low of 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

Humidity

In Sparta, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In Sparta, in December, it is raining for 7.8 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Sparta, there are 151.2 rainfall days, and 33.62" (854mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Sparta, during December, snow falls for 3.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of snow. In Sparta, Missouri, during the entire year, snow falls for 17.7 days and aggregates up to 7.17" (182mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Sparta, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Sparta, Missouri, are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Sparta?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Sparta, Missouri, are 45°F (7.2°C) and 30.4°F (-0.9°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Sparta?

The average relative humidity in December in Sparta, Missouri, is 75%.

How much does it rain in Sparta in December?

In Sparta, Missouri, in December, during 7.8 rainfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Sparta in December?

In Sparta, Missouri, in December, snow falls for 3.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sparta?

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

How many hours of daylight does Sparta have in December?

The average day length in December in Sparta is 9h and 40min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Sparta?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sparta, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Sparta?

In Sparta, Missouri, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Sparta?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Sparta?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Sparta is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Sparta, MO

Average temperature in December - Sparta, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 45°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Sparta, MO

Average pressure in December - Sparta, 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 (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Sparta, MO

Average wind speed in December - Sparta, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Sparta, MO

Average humidity in December - Sparta, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and October (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Sparta, MO

Average rainfall in December - Sparta, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.65").

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Average rainfall days in December
Sparta, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Sparta, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Sparta, MO

Average snowfall in December - Sparta, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Sparta, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Sparta, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.2 days

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

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sparta, MO

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

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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

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 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Sparta, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Sparta, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Sparta, MO

Average UV index in December - Sparta, 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 and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Sparta, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Sparta, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Sparta, MO

Average visibility in December - Sparta, 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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