Missouri weather in December
The state broadly agrees with itself in December: afternoons run 49° in Branson and 45° in St. Louis, with everywhere else in between.
Based on 2 weather stations. Two stations — the St. Louis river valley and the Ozark hills, close enough on a map and far enough apart on a January morning.
St. Louis & the East
Highs near 45°, nights around 29°, and 3.2 in of snow in a typical December.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | Snow | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | 45° / 29° | 3 | 3.2 in | Cold enough to matter, rarely cold enough to stop you. |
The Ozarks
Highs near 49°, nights around 30°, and 2.9 in of rain in a typical December.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branson | 49° / 30° | 8 | Hard frost overnight, and every theater lit for Christmas. |
Each place above has its own page for the full story — what the month feels like, what to pack, and whether the timing is right.