December weather forecast
Valley Park, MO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Valley Park, Missouri, with an average temperature fluctuating between 43°F (6.1°C) and 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Temperature

Valley Park's December weather comes with a decrease in average high-temperatures, moving from a fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C) in November to a chilly 43°F (6.1°C). During the month of December, the temperature falls to an average of 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Valley Park, in December, during 7.2 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Valley Park, during the entire year, the rain falls for 141.7 days and collects up to 32.01" (813mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, September, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, in Valley Park, it is snowing for 3.6 days. Throughout December, 0.87" (22mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 18.9 snowfall days, and 7.2" (183mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Valley Park, 43°F (6.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 30.6°F (-0.8°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is estimated at 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December in Valley Park?

In Valley Park, Missouri, during December, the rain falls for 7.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Valley Park in December?

In Valley Park, during December, snow falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Valley Park have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Valley Park, MO

Average temperature in December - Valley Park, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 43°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.6°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 (24.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Valley Park, MO

Average pressure in December - Valley Park, 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
Valley Park, MO

Average wind speed in December - Valley Park, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Valley Park, MO

Average humidity in December - Valley Park, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

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

Average rainfall in December
Valley Park, MO

Average rainfall in December - Valley Park, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
Valley Park, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Valley Park, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Valley Park, MO

Average snowfall in December - Valley Park, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Valley Park, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Valley Park, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Valley Park, MO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Valley Park, 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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Valley Park, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Valley Park, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (12.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Valley Park, MO

Average UV index in December - Valley Park, MO
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Valley Park, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Valley Park, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Valley Park, MO

Average visibility in December - Valley Park, 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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