December weather forecast
Crestwood, MO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Crestwood, Missouri, with an average temperature ranging between max 43.2°F (6.2°C) and min 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Temperature

December weather is marked by a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C) in November to a frosty 43.2°F (6.2°C). Crestwood experiences an average temperature drop to a freezing cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C) during December nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Crestwood, Missouri, in December, it is raining for 8.2 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Crestwood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.1 days and collects up to 32.36" (822mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 3 days. Throughout December, 1.89" (48mm) of snow is accumulated. In Crestwood, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.3 days and aggregates up to 8.27" (210mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Crestwood, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Crestwood, is 43.2°F (6.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 30.7°F (-0.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Crestwood, during December, the rain falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Crestwood, in December, during 3 snowfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year in Crestwood, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Crestwood have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Crestwood have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Crestwood, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Crestwood, MO

Average temperature in December - Crestwood, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).

Average pressure in December
Crestwood, MO

Average pressure in December - Crestwood, 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).

Average wind speed in December
Crestwood, MO

Average wind speed in December - Crestwood, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Crestwood, MO

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

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

Average rainfall in December
Crestwood, MO

Average rainfall in December - Crestwood, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.94").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Crestwood, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Crestwood, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.9 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Crestwood, MO

Average snowfall in December - Crestwood, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.89"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Crestwood, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Crestwood, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Crestwood, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Crestwood, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Crestwood, MO

Average UV index in December - Crestwood, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Crestwood, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Crestwood, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

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

Average visibility in December
Crestwood, MO

Average visibility in December - Crestwood, 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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