December weather forecast
Portage Des Sioux, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Portage Des Sioux, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and an average low of 30°F (-1.1°C).

Temperature

As December commences, the average high-temperature shows a reduction, transitioning from a cool 52.7°F (11.5°C) in November to an icy 41.5°F (5.3°C). Portage Des Sioux experiences a mean temperature of 30°F (-1.1°C) during December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Portage Des Sioux is 76%.

Rainfall

In Portage Des Sioux, during December, the rain falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 138.8 rainfall days, and 27.6" (701mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Portage Des Sioux are January through March, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 3.9 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is accumulated. In Portage Des Sioux, during the entire year, snow falls for 17.9 days and aggregates up to 5.12" (130mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of December, in Portage Des Sioux, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Portage Des Sioux, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Portage Des Sioux are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Portage Des Sioux?

The high-temperature, in December, in Portage Des Sioux, records 41.5°F (5.3°C), while the low-temperature is 30°F (-1.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Portage Des Sioux?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in Portage Des Sioux in December?

In Portage Des Sioux, in December, during 6.8 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Portage Des Sioux?

In Portage Des Sioux, in December, snow falls for 3.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.14" (29mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Portage Des Sioux?

The month with the shortest days in Portage Des Sioux is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Portage Des Sioux have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 29min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Portage Des Sioux?

On the first day of December in Portage Des Sioux, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Portage Des Sioux have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Portage Des Sioux is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Portage Des Sioux?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Portage Des Sioux?

The average daily maximum UV index in December 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
Portage Des Sioux, MO

Average temperature in December - Portage Des Sioux, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Portage Des Sioux, MO

Average pressure in December - Portage Des Sioux, 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
Portage Des Sioux, MO

Average wind speed in December - Portage Des Sioux, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Portage Des Sioux, MO

Average humidity in December - Portage Des Sioux, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Portage Des Sioux, MO

Average rainfall in December - Portage Des Sioux, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.3").

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Average rainfall days in December
Portage Des Sioux, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Portage Des Sioux, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Portage Des Sioux, MO

Average snowfall in December - Portage Des Sioux, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.14"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (1.54").
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
Portage Des Sioux, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Portage Des Sioux, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.7 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
Portage Des Sioux, MO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Portage Des Sioux, 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: 4h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Portage Des Sioux, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Portage Des Sioux, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Portage Des Sioux, MO

Average UV index in December - Portage Des Sioux, 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
Portage Des Sioux, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Portage Des Sioux, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Portage Des Sioux, MO

Average visibility in December - Portage Des Sioux, 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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