December weather forecast
Des Peres, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Des Peres, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and an average high of 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Des Peres experiences a modest temperature adjustment, with the average high-temperature receding from a fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C) in November to a cold 42.6°F (5.9°C). December nights in Des Peres cool down to an average low-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Des Peres, Missouri, in December, during 7.5 rainfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is typically 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, in Des Peres, it is snowing for 3.1 days. Throughout December, 1.85" (47mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Des Peres, there are 16.2 snowfall days, and 8.19" (208mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Des Peres, Missouri, 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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Des Peres during December?

The high-temperature in Des Peres, Missouri, during December is 42.6°F (5.9°C) and the low-temperature is 30.6°F (-0.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Des Peres?

In December, the average relative humidity in Des Peres, Missouri, is 76%.

How much does it rain in Des Peres in December?

In December, in Des Peres, the rain falls for 7.5 days. Throughout December, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Des Peres in December?

In Des Peres, in December, during 3.1 snowfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Des Peres?

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

How many hours of daylight does Des Peres have in December?

In Des Peres, the average day length in December is 9h and 31min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Des Peres?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, in Des Peres, Missouri, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Des Peres have in December?

In Des Peres, Missouri, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Des Peres?

The months with the lowest UV index in Des Peres, Missouri, are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December in Des Peres?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Des Peres, Missouri, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Des Peres, MO

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).

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Average pressure in December
Des Peres, MO

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).

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Average wind speed in December
Des Peres, MO

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).

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Average humidity in December
Des Peres, MO

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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Des Peres, MO

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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Des Peres, MO

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).

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Average snowfall in December
Des Peres, MO

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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Des Peres, MO

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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Des Peres, MO

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Des Peres, MO

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).

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Average UV index in December
Des Peres, MO

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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Des Peres, MO

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).

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Average visibility in December
Des Peres, MO

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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