Best Time to Run in St. Louis in December

The verdict: Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.

St. Louis · December

Run in the midday.

Cold: average high 47°F, low 31°F. Layering becomes the workout. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.

Avg high / low
47° / 31°F
Humidity
71%
Rain days
10/mo
Wind
12 mph

What December feels like in St. Louis

Sunrise

08:11

Mid-month average

Sunset

17:42

Mid-month average

Time-of-day breakdown

Morning

Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.

Midday

Often the warmest few hours of a cold day. If you can only run once, midday gives you the most temperate window.

Evening

Cold drops back in fast after sunset. Tight window — done before headlamp territory.

What to wear running in St. Louis in December

The kit for December in St. Louis: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings.

December vs the surrounding months

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best time of day to run in St. Louis in December?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in St. Louis in December?+
Average high 47°F, average low 31°F.
How does December compare to surrounding months in St. Louis?+
Compared to November (avg high 54°F), December is cooler. Compared to January (avg high 41°F), December is warmer.
Does it rain often in St. Louis in December?+
Expect about 10 measurable rain days in December, on average.

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