December weather forecast
O'Fallon, MO

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Weather in December

December declares the onset of winter as O'Fallon, Missouri grapples with a sharp decline in temperature compared to November. The shortened daylight hours and reduced sunshine hours cast a wintry ambiance over the city. Rainfall maintains a low figure at 0.91" (23mm) with only 7 rainy days recorded on average in the month. Despite the UV index being the lowest in the year, the reflective nature of snow surfaces warrants the usage of eyewear for comfort. A striking feature is the return of snow after a prolonged absence, with 0.67" (17mm) recorded, thereby offering a white Christmas to its inhabitants.

Temperature

A shift in the average high-temperature occurs in December, reducing from a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C) in November to an icy 41.9°F (5.5°C). During the nights in December, the temperature in O'Fallon averages to a subzero cold 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7 days and accumulates 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In O'Fallon, during December, snow falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 19 snowfall days, and 4.13" (105mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.

Sunshine

In O'Fallon, Missouri, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

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 threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in O'Fallon in December?

In December, in O'Fallon, the average high-temperature is 41.9°F (5.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 30.4°F (-0.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 7 days and typically collects 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in O'Fallon in December?

In December, the rain falls for 7 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 3.9 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In O'Fallon, Missouri, the average day length in December is 9h and 30min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, in O'Fallon, Missouri, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does O'Fallon have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

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  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).

Average pressure in December
O'Fallon, MO

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  • 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
O'Fallon, MO

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  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

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

Average humidity in December
O'Fallon, MO

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  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
O'Fallon, MO

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  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.91").

Average rainfall days in December
O'Fallon, MO

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  • Average rainfall days in December: 7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
O'Fallon, MO

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  • Average snowfall in December: 0.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
O'Fallon, MO

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  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.9 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
O'Fallon, MO

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  • 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 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
O'Fallon, MO

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  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.6 days).

Average UV index in December
O'Fallon, MO

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  • 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).

Average cloud cover in December
O'Fallon, MO

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  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July, August and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
O'Fallon, MO

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  • 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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