December weather forecast
Carbondale, KS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Carbondale, Kansas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.5°F (5.3°C) and 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Temperature

A moderate decline in the average high-temperature is seen during December, decreasing from a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C) in November to a wintry 41.5°F (5.3°C). Carbondale experiences an average nighttime temperature of 27.7°F (-2.4°C) in the month of December.

Humidity

In Carbondale, the average relative humidity in December is 71%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall in Carbondale. Rain falls for 3.4 days and accumulates 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, October through December are months with snowfall in Carbondale, Kansas. In Carbondale, in December, during 3.3 snowfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Carbondale, during the entire year, snow falls for 12 days and aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Carbondale.
On the first day of December in Carbondale, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Carbondale, the average sunshine in December is 5.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Carbondale, Kansas, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Carbondale?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Carbondale, is 41.5°F (5.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 27.7°F (-2.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is appraised at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Carbondale?

The average relative humidity in December in Carbondale is 71%.

What is the driest month in Carbondale?

December is the month with the least rainfall in Carbondale, Kansas. Rain falls for 3.4 days and accumulates 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Carbondale?

In Carbondale, in December, it is raining for 3.4 days, with typically 0.28" (7mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Carbondale in December?

In Carbondale, Kansas, during December, snow falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Carbondale?

The month with the shortest days in Carbondale, Kansas, is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Carbondale?

In December, the average day length in Carbondale, Kansas, is 9h and 30min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Carbondale?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, in Carbondale, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Carbondale have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Carbondale is 5.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Carbondale?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Carbondale.

What is the UV index reading in December in Carbondale?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Carbondale is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Carbondale, KS

Average temperature in December - Carbondale, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Carbondale, KS

Average pressure in December - Carbondale, KS
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Carbondale, KS

Average wind speed in December - Carbondale, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Carbondale, KS

Average humidity in December - Carbondale, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

Average rainfall in December
Carbondale, KS

Average rainfall in December - Carbondale, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Carbondale, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Carbondale, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Carbondale, KS

Average snowfall in December - Carbondale, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Carbondale, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Carbondale, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Carbondale, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Carbondale, KS
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Carbondale, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Carbondale, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (15.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Carbondale, KS

Average UV index in December - Carbondale, KS
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Carbondale, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Carbondale, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
Carbondale, KS

Average visibility in December - Carbondale, KS
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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