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How unusual is the weather? Graded against ~45 years of local climate history.

Weather in St. Louis, Missouri, United States in December

In an average December, St. Louis sees a daily high around 42°F and a low around 26°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.

Average high42°F
Typical high range29°F to 56°F
Average low26°F
Typical low range13°F to 37°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 in

December records

The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.

High

Highest 74°F 2025-12-28
Lowest -7°F 1983-12-24

Low

Highest 62°F 1982-12-02
Lowest -16°F 1989-12-22

Feels-like

Highest 70°F 1982-12-02
Lowest -41°F 1983-12-24

Humidity

Highest 15.1 g/m³ 1982-12-02
Lowest 0.6 g/m³ 1983-12-24

Wind

Highest 35 mph 2012-12-20
Lowest 4 mph 1986-12-27

Precip

Wettest 9.29 in 1982
Driest 0.73 in 2025

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