December weather forecastSaint Elizabeth, MO
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Saint Elizabeth, Missouri, with an average temperature ranging between min 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and max 43°F (6.1°C).Temperature
Saint Elizabeth's average high-temperature decreases in December, falling from a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C) in November to a frosty 43°F (6.1°C). Saint Elizabeth's nights in December experience an average temperature drop to a subzero cold 29.3°F (-1.5°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 76%.Rainfall
In Saint Elizabeth, in December, during 6.7 rainfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Saint Elizabeth, during the entire year, the rain falls for 136.8 days and collects up to 26.18" (665mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Saint Elizabeth, in December, snow falls for 5 days, with typically accumulated 1.42" (36mm) of snow. In Saint Elizabeth, during the entire year, snow falls for 23.2 days and aggregates up to 8.03" (204mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 5h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Saint Elizabeth are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Saint Elizabeth, MO
- Average high temperature in December: 43°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Saint Elizabeth, 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
Saint Elizabeth, MO
- Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Saint Elizabeth, MO
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and October (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Saint Elizabeth, MO
- Average rainfall in December: 1.42"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.18").
Average rainfall days in December
Saint Elizabeth, MO
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (6.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Saint Elizabeth, MO
- Average snowfall in December: 1.42"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Saint Elizabeth, MO
- Average snowfall days in December: 5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Saint Elizabeth, MO
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 36min
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 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min
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 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Saint Elizabeth, MO
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Saint Elizabeth, MO
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are 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
Saint Elizabeth, MO
- Average cloud cover in December: 45
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Saint Elizabeth, 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).
