December weather forecastAltamont, KS
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Altamont, Kansas, with an average temperature varying between 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and 45.9°F (7.7°C).Temperature
Altamont's weather in December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from November's moderate 56.1°F (13.4°C) to a frosty 45.9°F (7.7°C). December witnesses an average nighttime temperature of 31.3°F (-0.4°C).Humidity
In Altamont, the average relative humidity in December is 72%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 4.9 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Altamont, during the entire year, the rain falls for 108.5 days and collects up to 12.44" (316mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Altamont, in December, during 2.3 snowfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Altamont, Kansas, during the entire year, snow falls for 9.9 days and aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Altamont.On the first day of December in Altamont, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Altamont is 5.7h.UV index
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Altamont, KS
- Average high temperature in December: 45.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 31.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Altamont, KS
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Altamont, KS
- Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Altamont, KS
- Average humidity in December: 72%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Altamont, KS
- Average rainfall in December: 0.59"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.55").
Average rainfall days in December
Altamont, KS
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Altamont, KS
- Average snowfall in December: 0.24"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Altamont, KS
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Altamont, KS
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Altamont, KS
- Average sunshine days in December: 23.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and July (14.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Altamont, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Altamont, KS
- Average cloud cover in December: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 23).
Average visibility in December
Altamont, 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).
