December weather forecast
Nelson, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Nelson, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 27.7°F (-2.4°C) and 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Temperature

December weather is marked by a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from a cool 52.7°F (11.5°C) in November to an icy 41.5°F (5.3°C). Nelson witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 27.7°F (-2.4°C) throughout December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, in Nelson, the rain falls for 6.1 days. Throughout December, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Nelson, there are 135.7 rainfall days, and 28.11" (714mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, May, October through December. In Nelson, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.54" (39mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Nelson, Missouri, there are 17.6 snowfall days, and 9.06" (230mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Nelson are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Nelson in December?

During December, Nelson experiences an average high-temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and a low-temperature of 27.7°F (-2.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is appraised at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Nelson?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Nelson?

In Nelson, Missouri, during December, the rain falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Nelson in December?

In Nelson, 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 Nelson?

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 Nelson?

In December, the average day length in Nelson, Missouri, is 9h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Nelson?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Nelson?

The average sunshine duration in December in Nelson is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Nelson?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Nelson?

In Nelson, Missouri, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Nelson, MO

Average temperature in December - Nelson, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Nelson, MO

Average pressure in December - Nelson, 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 (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Nelson, MO

Average wind speed in December - Nelson, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Nelson, MO

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Nelson, MO

Average rainfall in December - Nelson, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.18").

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Average rainfall days in December
Nelson, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Nelson, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Nelson, MO

Average snowfall in December - Nelson, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Nelson, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Nelson, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.7 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
Nelson, MO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Nelson, MO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

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

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Average sunshine days in December
Nelson, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Nelson, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Nelson, MO

Average UV index in December - Nelson, 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
Nelson, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Nelson, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and March (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Nelson, MO

Average visibility in December - Nelson, 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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