December weather forecast
O'Fallon, MO

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Weather in December

December declares the onset of winter as O'Fallon, Missouri grapples with a sharp decline in temperature compared to November. The shortened daylight hours and reduced sunshine hours cast a wintry ambiance over the city. Rainfall maintains a low figure at 0.91" (23mm) with only 7 rainy days recorded on average in the month. Despite the UV index being the lowest in the year, the reflective nature of snow surfaces warrants the usage of eyewear for comfort. A striking feature is the return of snow after a prolonged absence, with 0.67" (17mm) recorded, thereby offering a white Christmas to its inhabitants.

Temperature

The commencement of December in O'Fallon involves a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature dropping from a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C) in November to a cold 41.9°F (5.5°C). An average low-temperature of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) is common during the nights of December.

Humidity

In O'Fallon, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 7 days and typically collects 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In O'Fallon, during December, snow falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of snow. In O'Fallon, during the entire year, snow falls for 19 days and aggregates up to 4.13" (105mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in O'Fallon.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in O'Fallon 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 the average person.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in O'Fallon in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in O'Fallon, is 41.9°F (5.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 30.4°F (-0.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December in O'Fallon?

In O'Fallon, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

What is the driest month in O'Fallon?

December is the month with the least rainfall in O'Fallon. Rain falls for 7 days and accumulates 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in O'Fallon in December?

In O'Fallon, Missouri, during December, the rain falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in O'Fallon in December?

In O'Fallon, Missouri, during December, snow falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in O'Fallon?

December has the shortest days of the year in O'Fallon, Missouri, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in O'Fallon?

The average day length in December is 9h and 30min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in O'Fallon?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in O'Fallon?

In December, the average sunshine duration in O'Fallon, Missouri, is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in O'Fallon?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in O'Fallon, Missouri.

How high is the UV index in December in O'Fallon?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in O'Fallon, Missouri, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
O'Fallon, MO

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  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
O'Fallon, MO

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  • 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
O'Fallon, MO

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  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
O'Fallon, MO

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  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
O'Fallon, MO

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  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.91").

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Average rainfall days in December
O'Fallon, MO

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  • Average rainfall days in December: 7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
O'Fallon, MO

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  • Average snowfall in December: 0.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.61").
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
O'Fallon, MO

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  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.9 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
O'Fallon, MO

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  • 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 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 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
O'Fallon, MO

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  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
O'Fallon, MO

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  • 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
O'Fallon, MO

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  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July, August and September (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
O'Fallon, MO

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  • 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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