Missouri Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Missouri, the United States of America in December.

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Are you planning a trip a to Missouri, the United States of America in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Missouri in December

Missouri, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. December in Missouri generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. December is a winter month.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 3°C (37°F) in Maryville to 9°C (48°F) in Hayti. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C (34°F) in Hayti and -8°C (18°F) in Maryville.

To explore the conditions in Missouri, the United States of America in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Kirksville with an average of 54 mm (2.1 in) to high snow/rainfall in Hayti with 149 mm (5.9 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Branson gets around 144 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

Explore Missouri by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Missouri - and find the best time to visit. (based on Branson)

January8°C (46°F) February9°C (48°F) March16°C (61°F) April21°C (70°F) May25°C (77°F) June30°C (86°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August32°C (90°F) September27°C (81°F) October21°C (70°F) November15°C (59°F) December9°C (48°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Missouri in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Missouri.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Missouri

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Missouri, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Missouri (December)

Precipitation variation in Missouri (December)

Branson

In December Branson generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
154 hours
144 hours
169 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
7 days
Weather conditions
good
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Branson →

Independence

In December Independence generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly sun hours
153 hours
147 hours
181 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
8 days
5 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Independence →

Saint Joseph

In December Saint Joseph generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly sun hours
154 hours
146 hours
181 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
8 days
5 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Saint Joseph →

Sedalia

In December Sedalia generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
8 days
6 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Sedalia →

Liberty

In December Liberty generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly sun hours
153 hours
147 hours
181 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
8 days
6 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Liberty →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Missouri, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Missouri in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Branson 9°C (48°F) -2°C (28°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Independence 5°C (41°F) -5°C (23°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Saint Joseph 4°C (39°F) -6°C (21°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Sedalia 6°C (43°F) -4°C (25°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Liberty 6°C (43°F) -5°C (23°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Blue Springs 6°C (43°F) -4°C (25°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)

Missouri weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Missouri, the United States of America in December?

Expect less favorable weather across Missouri, the United States of America in December. The popular destination of Branson averages 9°C (48°F) by day and -2°C (28°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Missouri, the United States of America in December?

Daytime temperatures in Branson peak at roughly 9°C (48°F) in December, dropping to about -2°C (28°F) overnight.

Does Missouri, the United States of America get a lot of snow/rain in December?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Missouri, the United States of America during December, with Branson averaging close to 93 mm (3.7 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Missouri, the United States of America?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Missouri, the United States of America with often less favorable weather in Branson.

Generally speaking, October provides excellent weather in Branson. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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