December weather forecast
Zalma, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Zalma, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.4°F (0.2°C) and 45°F (7.2°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December signals a shift in temperature, down from a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) in November to a chilly 45°F (7.2°C). An average nighttime temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C) is recorded during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Zalma, during December, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation. In Zalma, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.6 days and collects up to 35.47" (901mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Zalma, Missouri, in December, during 1.9 snowfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 11.7 snowfall days, and 4.69" (119mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Zalma, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

Sunshine

January, February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Zalma.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Zalma?

During December, Zalma experiences an average high-temperature of 45°F (7.2°C) and a low-temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Zalma?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December in Zalma?

In Zalma, in December, it is raining for 10 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Zalma?

In Zalma, in December, during 1.9 snowfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Zalma?

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

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

In December, the average day length in Zalma is 9h and 40min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Zalma?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, in Zalma, Missouri, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Zalma?

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Zalma have in December?

In Zalma, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Zalma?

In Zalma, Missouri, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Zalma, MO

Average temperature in December - Zalma, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 45°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°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.4°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 (27°F).

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Average pressure in December
Zalma, MO

Average pressure in December - Zalma, 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
Zalma, MO

Average wind speed in December - Zalma, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Zalma, MO

Average humidity in December - Zalma, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Zalma, MO

Average rainfall in December - Zalma, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

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Average rainfall days in December
Zalma, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Zalma, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Zalma, MO

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.81").
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
Zalma, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Zalma, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Zalma, 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: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Zalma, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Zalma, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Zalma, MO

Average UV index in December - Zalma, 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
Zalma, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Zalma, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in December
Zalma, MO

Average visibility in December - Zalma, 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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