St. Louis weather in December

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December in St. Louis: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit.

#10 of 12 months in St. Louis · #575 of 897 destinations to visit in December · comfort 65/100 (tier C)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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St. Louis climate normals — December

Daytime high9°C / 49°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low1°C / 33°F
Rainfall58 mm / 2.3 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days9 days
Humidity70%💧 humid
Dew point-2°C / 29°F
Sunshine5.6 h/day
Daylight9.5 h
Wind18 km/h / 11 mph
Snowfall4.1 cm / 1.6 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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St. Louis in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit St. Louis?
December in St. Louis: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for St. Louis on SeasonMap's comfort score (65/100).
What is the weather like in St. Louis in December?
In December, St. Louis averages a daily high of 9.3°C and a low of 0.7°C, with about 57.8 mm of rain over roughly 8.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in St. Louis in December?
St. Louis has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 32 in December.
Does it snow in St. Louis in December?
St. Louis sees roughly 4.1 cm of snowfall in December.

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