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Berkeley Weather in December

Berkeley in December

The short of it: Berkeley in December averages a high of 7 °C (44 °F) and a low of -3 °C (27 °F), with 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain and about 9 h 28 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 44° · low 27° · rain 2.7 in. · daylight 9 h 28 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: October & May

December in Berkeley brings afternoons near 44° and nights around 27°, with about 2.7 in. of rain over the month. Highs fall 11° against November, to near 44°; nights run about 27°. Wet spells are common — about 2.7 in., the 10th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 9 h 28 min in mid-December, 32 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are October and May.

Against its neighbours, Berkeley runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Ferguson, 2 mi to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

December in Berkeley, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus November
11° colder, 0.8 in. less rain
Versus January
4° warmer
Day–night spread
17°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 28 min
Average wind
8 mph

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
FergusonMissouri2 mi ESE44°27°2.7 in.
HazelwoodMissouri2 mi WNW44°27°2.6 in.
FlorissantMissouri2 mi N44°27°2.7 in.
Saint AnnMissouri3 mi SW44°27°2.6 in.
OverlandMissouri4 mi SSW44°27°2.7 in.
BridgetonMissouri4 mi WNW44°27°2.6 in.
JenningsMissouri5 mi ESE44°27°2.7 in.
Bellefontaine NeighborsMissouri6 mi E44°27°2.7 in.

The Almanac · Berkeley Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
December
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Highs fall 11° against November, to near 44°; nights run about 27°. Wet spells are common — about 2.7 in., the 10th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Berkeley by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January40°22°2.2 in.9 mph9 h 44 min✦
February45°26°2.2 in.9 mph10 h 42 min✦✦
March56°35°3.3 in.9 mph11 h 50 min✦✦
April68°46°3.9 in.10 mph13 h 10 min✦✦✦
May78°56°4.7 in.8 mph14 h 16 min✦✦✦
June85°65°4.0 in.6 mph14 h 52 min✦✦
July89°69°4.2 in.6 mph14 h 37 min✦✦
August88°67°3.3 in.5 mph13 h 40 min✦✦
September82°58°3.5 in.6 mph12 h 23 min✦✦✦
October70°47°2.9 in.7 mph11 h 6 min✦✦✦
November55°36°3.5 in.8 mph10 h 0 min✦✦
December44°27°2.7 in.8 mph9 h 28 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Berkeley in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Berkeley in December?

Days average 7 °C (44 °F) and nights -3 °C (27 °F), with about 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 11° against November, to near 44°; nights run about 27°. Wet spells are common — about 2.7 in., the 10th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Berkeley?

The Almanac gives December 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are October and May.

How long are the days in Berkeley in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 9 h 28 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 14 h 52 min.

Does it snow in Berkeley in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Berkeley in December?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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