December weather in West Plains, MO
The average temperature in West Plains in December is 36.0°F (25.8°F–46.1°F). Average precipitation: 3.46 inches. Average snowfall is 1.0 inches.
December is a winter month in West Plains, and is cooler than the annual average of 55.6°F. Daily temperatures swing about 20.3°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 8 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 30m. For travel, December is cool.
Avg High
46.1°F
Avg Low
25.8°F
Precipitation
3.46 in
Snow
1.0 in
December records in West Plains
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 75.0°F (1970) | 12.0°F (1960) | 2.95 in (2006) |
| December 2 | 71.1°F (1950) | 6.1°F (1985) | 2.81 in (1982) |
| December 3 | 79.0°F (2021) | 12.9°F (1985) | 2.79 in (1982) |
| December 4 | 80.1°F (2021) | 12.9°F (1991) | 1.48 in (1977) |
| December 5 | 77.0°F (1956) | 10.0°F (2009) | 2.99 in (1975) |
| December 6 | 72.0°F (1951) | 5.0°F (1984) | 4.00 in (2013) |
| December 7 | 73.0°F (1966) | 0.0°F (1950) | 1.05 in (1987) |
| December 8 | 68.0°F (1952) | 1.9°F (1950) | 1.19 in (1971) |
| December 9 | 69.1°F (1991) | 3.0°F (1995) | 2.32 in (1971) |
| December 10 | 72.0°F (2020) | 1.0°F (1995) | 2.89 in (1971) |
| December 11 | 77.0°F (2020) | 3.0°F (1962) | 1.87 in (1965) |
| December 12 | 70.0°F (1980) | -2.9°F (1962) | 0.95 in (2001) |
| December 13 | 72.0°F (1948) | 3.9°F (2010) | 0.96 in (2000) |
| December 14 | 69.1°F (1995) | 0.0°F (1985) | 1.40 in (1967) |
| December 15 | 69.1°F (1948) | 1.9°F (1958) | 2.02 in (1992) |
| December 16 | 71.1°F (2021) | -5.1°F (1989) | 1.51 in (1992) |
| December 17 | 70.0°F (1962) | -5.1°F (1989) | 2.00 in (1995) |
| December 18 | 72.0°F (1957) | 1.0°F (1964) | 3.62 in (2021) |
| December 19 | 73.0°F (1978) | 1.9°F (1981) | 2.22 in (1973) |
| December 20 | 68.0°F (1967) | 3.0°F (2000) | 1.05 in (1962) |
| December 21 | 68.0°F (1967) | 1.9°F (1960) | 2.68 in (1984) |
| December 22 | 68.0°F (1996) | -13.0°F (1989) | 0.81 in (1988) |
| December 23 | 66.0°F (1964) | -11.9°F (1989) | 2.20 in (1979) |
| December 24 | 77.0°F (2025) | -13.0°F (1989) | 1.37 in (1982) |
| December 25 | 78.1°F (2025) | -11.9°F (1983) | 2.32 in (1987) |
| December 26 | 78.1°F (2025) | -4.0°F (1983) | 0.59 in (2006) |
| December 27 | 79.0°F (2025) | 8.1°F (2010) | 2.44 in (1968) |
| December 28 | 73.0°F (2025) | 7.0°F (2010) | 3.93 in (2015) |
| December 29 | 78.1°F (2025) | -2.9°F (1983) | 1.44 in (1972) |
| December 30 | 75.0°F (1951) | -9.0°F (1983) | 0.99 in (1972) |
| December 31 | 78.1°F (1951) | -4.0°F (1976) | 1.88 in (1984) |