Branson, MO weather in December
Expect chilly weather with some rain in Branson in December, with highs near 50°F and lows near 28°F. Rain or snow falls on about 7 days. Snowfall averages about 1.7 in. It is one of the coldest months in Branson.
- Normal high
- 50°F
- Normal low
- 28°F
- Wet days
- 7
- 2.8 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.7 in
- snow on the ground 2 days
How December changes from start to finish
| December 1 | December 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 55°F | 47°F |
| Normal low | 31°F | 25°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 23% | 23% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:06 am / 4:57 pm | 7:25 am / 5:06 pm |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | 9.7 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical December day
- 6 am32°Fdew point 27°F
- 9 am35°Fdew point 28°F
- Noon41°Fdew point 29°F
- 3 pm44°Fdew point 29°F
- 6 pm39°Fdew point 28°F
- 9 pm36°Fdew point 28°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Springfield (42 mi away); average wind 10 mph; clear or few clouds in 58% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 39%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F3 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow7 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below24 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more2 of 31
Average days per December, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in December
Normal precipitation is 2.8 in; a dry December brings about 1.8 in and a wet one about 3.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.7 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How December varies from year to year
- Warmest December, 1991-20202019: average high 55°F
- Coolest December2000: average high 36°F
- Wettest December2015: 9.5 in
- Driest December2010: 0.2 in
- Highest reading78°F (December 9, 1991)
- Lowest reading2°F (December 9, 1995)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
December compared with November and January
| November | December | January | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 61°F | 50°F | 48°F |
| Normal low | 35°F | 28°F | 24°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Comfortable days | 9 | 3 | 2 |
| Daylight | 10.2 h | 9.7 h | 10.0 h |
Highs change by -11°F from November and -2°F into January.
Nearby alternatives in December
- Cooler: Columbia, MO167 mi · high 44°F · 8 wet days
How Branson ranks in December
- Normal high189th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 7 in Missouri
- Wet days107th driest of 378
- Comfortable days159th most of 340
What to pack for Branson in December
- A warm jacket – lows near 28°F, highs near 50°F
- A hat and gloves – about 24 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
December has 801 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 14% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Branson in December?
The normal high is 50°F and the normal low is 28°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest December reading was 2°F (December 9, 1995).
Does it rain a lot in Branson in December?
About 7 days in December have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.8 in. The wettest December in 1991-2020 was in 2015 (9.5 in); the driest was in 2010 (0.2 in).
Does it snow in Branson in December?
Yes. Normal snowfall in December is 1.7 in, and snow covers the ground on about 2 days.
Is December a good time to visit Branson?
December ranks 11th of 12 months on our comfort score for Branson (42 out of 100). It has about 3 comfortable days. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Ozark Beach (USC00236460), 6.5 mi ENE of the city center, 834 ft (56 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Springfield (USW00013995), 42 mi NNW of the city center, 1,278 ft (500 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Springfield-Branson Regional Airport (724400-13995), 42 mi NNW of the city center, 1,262 ft (484 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.