December weather forecastKansas, IL
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Kansas, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 39°F (3.9°C) and 28.2°F (-2.1°C).Temperature
December's arrival comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 49.6°F (9.8°C) in November to an icy 39°F (3.9°C). During the nights in December, an average low-temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) is observed.Humidity
In Kansas, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.Rainfall
In Kansas, in December, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Kansas, Illinois, during the entire year, the rain falls for 133.4 days and collects up to 19.49" (495mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 4.8 days and accumulates 1.61" (41mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:38 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.4h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Average temperature in December
Kansas, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 39°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 28.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Kansas, IL
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Kansas, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Kansas, IL
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Kansas, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 1.26"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.94").
Average rainfall days in December
Kansas, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Kansas, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 1.61"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Kansas, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 4.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Kansas, IL
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 24min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Kansas, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Kansas, IL
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Kansas, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 54
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Kansas, IL
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).
