December weather forecast
Taos, MO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Taos, Missouri, with an average temperature varying between 42.8°F (6°C) and 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

Temperature

The commencement of December indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's fresh 53.8°F (12.1°C) to a chilly 42.8°F (6°C). Taos's average low-temperature for the month of December records at a freezing cold 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Taos is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, in Taos, the rain falls for 4.6 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 93.7 rainfall days, and 9.29" (236mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Taos, in December, during 2.8 snowfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Taos, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.9 days and aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Taos, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Taos is 5.1h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Taos?

The high-temperature in Taos during December is 42.8°F (6°C) and the low-temperature is 29.1°F (-1.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 100.4°F (38°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Taos?

In December, the average relative humidity in Taos, Missouri, is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December in Taos?

In Taos, Missouri, during December, the rain falls for 4.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Taos in December?

In December, in Taos, Missouri, it is snowing for 2.8 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Taos?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Taos?

The average day length in December in Taos is 9h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Taos?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, in Taos, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Taos have in December?

In Taos, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Taos?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Taos?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Taos, Missouri, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Taos, MO

Average temperature in December - Taos, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Taos, MO

Average pressure in December - Taos, 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 (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Taos, MO

Average wind speed in December - Taos, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Taos, MO

Average humidity in December - Taos, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Taos, MO

Average rainfall in December - Taos, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.3").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in December
Taos, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Taos, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Taos, MO

Average snowfall in December - Taos, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Taos, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Taos, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.2 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
Taos, MO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Taos, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Taos, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Taos, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (16.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Taos, MO

Average UV index in December - Taos, 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
Taos, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Taos, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Taos, MO

Average visibility in December - Taos, 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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