December weather forecast
Salisbury, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Salisbury, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 27°F (-2.8°C) and 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Temperature

The onset of December results in a decrease in the average high-temperature, receding from a fresh 52°F (11.1°C) in November to an icy 40.1°F (4.5°C). Throughout December, an average low-temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C) is experienced in Salisbury.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In December, in Salisbury, Missouri, the rain falls for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Salisbury, during the entire year, the rain falls for 134.1 days and collects up to 28.62" (727mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Salisbury, in December, snow falls for 2.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.14" (29mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Salisbury, there are 18.1 snowfall days, and 9.76" (248mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of December, in Salisbury, Missouri, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Salisbury, the average sunshine in December 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Salisbury?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Salisbury, Missouri, during December are 40.1°F (4.5°C) and 27°F (-2.8°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is estimated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Salisbury?

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

How much does it rain in Salisbury in December?

In Salisbury, during December, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Salisbury in December?

In Salisbury, Missouri, during December, snow falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Salisbury?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December in Salisbury is 9h and 26min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Salisbury?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, in Salisbury, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Salisbury?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Salisbury?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Salisbury?

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

Average temperature in December - Salisbury, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27°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 (21.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Salisbury, MO

Average pressure in December - Salisbury, 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
Salisbury, MO

Average wind speed in December - Salisbury, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Salisbury, MO

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June and July (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Salisbury, MO

Average rainfall in December - Salisbury, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.18").

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Average rainfall days in December
Salisbury, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Salisbury, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Salisbury, MO

Average snowfall in December - Salisbury, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Salisbury, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Salisbury, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.5 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
Salisbury, MO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Salisbury, MO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Salisbury, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Salisbury, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Salisbury, MO

Average UV index in December - Salisbury, 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
Salisbury, MO

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

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

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Average visibility in December
Salisbury, MO

Average visibility in December - Salisbury, 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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