Gateway Arch National Park weather in December

December in Gateway Arch National Park: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.

#8 of 12 months in Gateway Arch National Park · #247 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 73/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Gateway Arch National Park climate normals — December

Daytime high9°C / 49°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low1°C / 33°F
Feels like (high)6°C / 43°F
Rainfall62 mm / 2.4 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days9 days
Humidity70%💧 humid
Dew point-2°C / 29°F
Sunshine5.8 h/day
Daylight9.5 h
Wind17 km/h / 11 mph
Snowfall3.9 cm / 1.5 in
Air quality (US AQI)32🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Gateway Arch National Park in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Gateway Arch National Park?
December in Gateway Arch National Park: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Gateway Arch National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (73/100).
What is the weather like in Gateway Arch National Park in December?
In December, Gateway Arch National Park averages a daily high of 9.4°C and a low of 0.8°C, with about 61.6 mm of rain over roughly 9.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Gateway Arch National Park in December?
Gateway Arch National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 32 in December.
Does it snow in Gateway Arch National Park in December?
Gateway Arch National Park sees roughly 3.9 cm of snowfall in December.

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