Joplin Weather in December

What's the weather like in Joplin (Missouri) in December 2024?

The climate in Joplin during December can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

December is in the winter in Joplin and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night -3°C (26°F) is normal.

Joplin weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 8.2°C 46.7°F
Nightly temperature -3.4°C 26°F
Average temperature 2.4°C 36.3°F
Daily sunshine 5.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 64 mm 2.5 ins
Rainy days 8 days
Sea temperature 13.1°C 55.5°F
Humidity 71%
Windspeed 17.3kph 11 mph

On average December is the 3rd driest month of the year in Joplin with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Joplin

Joplin average temperature in December

December rainfall

Joplin average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Joplin average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Joplin in December 2024.

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Joplin weather stats

Joplin weather statistics
Hottest month: July 32.4°C 90.3°F
Driest month: January 41mm 1.6ins
Sunniest month: July 11.3hrs
Coldest month: January 5.9°C 42.6°F
Wettest month: September 128mm 5ins
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