December weather forecastAlta Vista, KS
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Alta Vista, Kansas, with an average temperature ranging between min 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and max 41.4°F (5.2°C).Temperature
The transition into December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a fresh 54°F (12.2°C) in November to a wintry 41.4°F (5.2°C). In Alta Vista, an average temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) is noted during December nights.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Alta Vista is 70%.Rainfall
In Alta Vista, in December, it is raining for 3.9 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 111.2 rainfall days, and 18.62" (473mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, in Alta Vista, it is snowing for 2.6 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 13.9 snowfall days, and 5.43" (138mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine.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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Alta Vista, KS
- Average high temperature in December: 41.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 27.5°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 (23.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Alta Vista, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Alta Vista, KS
- Average wind speed in December: 10.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Alta Vista, KS
- Average humidity in December: 70%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (64%).
Average rainfall in December
Alta Vista, KS
- Average rainfall in December: 0.51"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").
Average rainfall days in December
Alta Vista, KS
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Alta Vista, KS
- Average snowfall in December: 0.79"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Alta Vista, KS
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.4 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
Alta Vista, KS
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min
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 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Alta Vista, KS
- Average sunshine days in December: 24 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Alta Vista, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Alta Vista, KS
- Average cloud cover in December: 36
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 23).
Average visibility in December
Alta Vista, 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).
