December weather forecastAchilles, KS
December
Weather in December
December rings in the full arrival of winter in Achilles, Kansas, characterized by cold temperatures and increased snowfall. The city records lower temperatures that drop to a chilling 24.8°F (-4°C) directly influencing a rise in snowfall to 1.77" (45mm). Days are short, and sunlight is scarce, casting a misty silhouette over the city, aptly known as the "winter fog". Shorter daylight hours and brisk winds grace December, setting the stage for the holiday season. The month marks the completion of the weather cycle, looping back to the cold conditions of January next.Temperature
Achilles's December weather reaches an average high of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and an average low of 24.8°F (-4°C), making it the coldest month.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 66%.Rainfall
In Achilles, Kansas, in December, during 3.5 rainfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Achilles, during the entire year, the rain falls for 105.3 days and collects up to 15.79" (401mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Achilles are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 1.77" (45mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 24.7 snowfall days, and 10.24" (260mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Achilles is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 5:29 pm CST.
Sunshine
January and December, with an average of 6.3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Achilles.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Achilles, KS
- Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (40.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 24.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Achilles, KS
- 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 (29.82"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Achilles, KS
- Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Achilles, KS
- Average humidity in December: 66%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (52%).
Average rainfall in December
Achilles, KS
- Average rainfall in December: 0.83"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").
Average rainfall days in December
Achilles, KS
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Achilles, KS
- Average snowfall in December: 1.77"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Achilles, KS
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Achilles, KS
- 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: 6h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Achilles, KS
- Average sunshine days in December: 23.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Achilles, KS
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Achilles, KS
- Average cloud cover in December: 31
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 35).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 20).
Average visibility in December
Achilles, 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).
