December weather forecast
Strafford, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Strafford, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 44.4°F (6.9°C) and an average low of 30°F (-1.1°C).

Temperature

December brings a minor decrease, with the average high-temperature reducing from a fresh 54.9°F (12.7°C) in November to a chilly 44.4°F (6.9°C). The low-temperature averages to a subzero cold 30°F (-1.1°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Strafford, in December, during 8 rainfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Strafford, there are 157 rainfall days, and 34.21" (869mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in Strafford. In Strafford, in December, snow falls for 4.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.98" (25mm) of snow. In Strafford, during the entire year, snow falls for 20 days and aggregates up to 8.78" (223mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Strafford, Missouri, is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of December, in Strafford, Missouri, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Strafford, the average sunshine in December is 5.5h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Strafford. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Strafford in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Strafford during December are 44.4°F (6.9°C) and 30°F (-1.1°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Strafford?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Strafford?

In Strafford, Missouri, in December, during 8 rainfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Strafford?

In Strafford, Missouri, during December, snow falls for 4.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Strafford?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Strafford, Missouri.

How many hours of daylight does Strafford have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 39min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Strafford?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Strafford have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Strafford, Missouri, is 5.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Strafford?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Strafford?

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

Average temperature in December - Strafford, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Strafford, MO

Average pressure in December - Strafford, 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
Strafford, MO

Average wind speed in December - Strafford, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Strafford, MO

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and October (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Strafford, MO

Average rainfall in December - Strafford, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.73").

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Average rainfall days in December
Strafford, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Strafford, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Strafford, MO

Average snowfall in December - Strafford, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Strafford, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Strafford, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.2 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
Strafford, MO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Strafford, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Strafford, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Strafford, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Strafford, MO

Average UV index in December - Strafford, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Strafford, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Strafford, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in December
Strafford, MO

Average visibility in December - Strafford, 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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