Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The transition into December is accompanied by a temperature decrease, with the average high-temperature shifting from a fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C) in November to a cold 42.6°F (5.9°C). During December, Des Peres experiences an average low-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) at night.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 76%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 7.5 days. Throughout December, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 144.8 rainfall days, and 30.59" (777mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Des Peres, in December, during 3.1 snowfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Des Peres, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.2 days and aggregates up to 8.19" (208mm) 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 December in Des Peres, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Des Peres 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Average temperature in December
Des Peres, MO
- Average high temperature in December: 42.6°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 (37.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 30.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Des Peres, 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
Des Peres, MO
- Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Des Peres, 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 (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Des Peres, MO
- Average rainfall in December: 2.05"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.69").
Average rainfall days in December
Des Peres, MO
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Des Peres, MO
- Average snowfall in December: 1.85"
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
Des Peres, MO
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Des Peres, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Des Peres, MO
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Des Peres, 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
Des Peres, MO
- Average cloud cover in December: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Des Peres, 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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