December weather forecast
Valley Park, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Valley Park, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 43°F (6.1°C) and 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Temperature

With December's onset, the weather shows a temperature decrease, transitioning from a fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C) in November to a chilly 43°F (6.1°C). Valley Park experiences a nighttime temperature average of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) during December.

Humidity

In Valley Park, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In Valley Park, during December, the rain falls for 7.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 141.7 rainfall days, and 32.01" (813mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Valley Park are January through March, September, November and December. In December, in Valley Park, Missouri, it is snowing for 3.6 days. Throughout December, 0.87" (22mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Valley Park, there are 18.9 snowfall days, and 7.2" (183mm) 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 4:41 pm. On the last day of December, in Valley Park, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Valley Park is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Valley Park?

The high-temperature, in December, in Valley Park, is 43°F (6.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 30.6°F (-0.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Valley Park?

In Valley Park, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How much does it rain in Valley Park in December?

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 December, it is snowing for 3.6 days. Throughout December, 0.87" (22mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Valley Park?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Valley Park?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Valley Park?

On the first day of December in Valley Park, 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 long on average sun shines in December in Valley Park?

The average sunshine duration in December in Valley Park, Missouri, is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Valley Park?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Valley Park?

In Valley Park, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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).

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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).

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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).

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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%).

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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").

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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).

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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").

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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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