December weather forecast
Alma, KS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Alma, Kansas, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and an average high of 39.9°F (4.4°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a cool 52.9°F (11.6°C) to an icy 39.9°F (4.4°C). Alma's temperature drops to an average low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Alma is 72%.

Rainfall

In Alma, Kansas, in December, during 5.2 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Alma, there are 123.7 rainfall days, and 24.37" (619mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is accumulated. In Alma, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.8 days and aggregates up to 7.09" (180mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Alma, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Alma is 5.7h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Alma during December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Alma, Kansas, are 39.9°F (4.4°C) and 26.1°F (-3.3°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Alma?

In December, the average relative humidity in Alma, Kansas, is 72%.

How much does it rain in Alma in December?

In Alma, Kansas, in December, during 5.2 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Alma?

In Alma, Kansas, in December, during 3.5 snowfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Alma?

December has the shortest days of the year in Alma, Kansas, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

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

In December, the average day length is 9h and 29min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Alma?

On the first day of December in Alma, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Alma have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Alma?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Alma?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Alma, Kansas, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Alma, KS

Average temperature in December - Alma, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Alma, KS

Average pressure in December - Alma, 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 (29.86"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Alma, KS

Average wind speed in December - Alma, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Alma, KS

Average humidity in December - Alma, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).

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Average rainfall in December
Alma, KS

Average rainfall in December - Alma, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.06").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.71").

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Average rainfall days in December
Alma, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Alma, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Alma, KS

Average snowfall in December - Alma, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.81").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Alma, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Alma, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Alma, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Alma, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13 days).

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Average UV index in December
Alma, KS

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Alma, KS

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 24).

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Average visibility in December
Alma, KS

Average visibility in December - Alma, 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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