December weather forecast
West Plains, MO

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Weather in December

December welcomes the full onset of winter to West Plains. The dip in temperature is explicit, with temperatures barely reaching above 45.3°F (7.4°C). The occasional snowfall, measuring 1.54" (39mm), transforms the city into a winter wonderland. The early setting of the sun and frequent showers add to the wintry ambiance. Despite the chill, the festive zest of the holiday season holds the city in a joyful embrace.

Temperature

In West Plains, the average high-temperature in December drops from a fresh 54.9°F (12.7°C) in November to a chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C). December nights in West Plains are marked by an average low-temperature of 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Humidity

In West Plains, Missouri, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In West Plains, in December, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation. In West Plains, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156 days and collects up to 35.08" (891mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in West Plains are January through May, November and December. In West Plains, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.54" (39mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in West Plains, there are 18.4 snowfall days, and 8.78" (223mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.2h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in West Plains?

December temperatures in West Plains, Missouri, vary between a high-temperature of 45.3°F (7.4°C) and a low-temperature of 31.3°F (-0.4°C). In September, 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 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in West Plains?

In West Plains, Missouri, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How much does it rain in West Plains in December?

In West Plains, Missouri, in December, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in West Plains in December?

In West Plains, Missouri, during December, snow falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in West Plains?

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

How many hours of daylight does West Plains have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 42min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in West Plains?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, in West Plains, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does West Plains have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in West Plains, Missouri, is 5.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in West Plains?

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

How high is the UV index in December in West Plains?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in West Plains, Missouri, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
West Plains, MO

Average temperature in December - West Plains, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
West Plains, MO

Average pressure in December - West Plains, MO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
West Plains, MO

Average wind speed in December - West Plains, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
West Plains, MO

Average humidity in December - West Plains, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
West Plains, MO

Average rainfall in December - West Plains, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

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Average rainfall days in December
West Plains, MO

Average rainfall days in December - West Plains, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
West Plains, MO

Average snowfall in December - West Plains, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.54"

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
West Plains, MO

Average snowfall days in December - West Plains, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.8 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
West Plains, MO

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
West Plains, MO

Average sunshine days in December - West Plains, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
West Plains, MO

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

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Average cloud cover in December
West Plains, MO

Average cloud cover in December - West Plains, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
West Plains, MO

Average visibility in December - West Plains, MO
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and July (5mi).

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