December weather forecastAtchison, KS
December
Weather in December
Atchison, Kansas, ends the year wrapped in the cold embrace of winter with December weather reporting primarily freezing temperatures. The city records a significant increase in snowfall accumulation, reaching 1.1" (28mm), painting landscapes in a serene coat of white. As Christmas approaches, residents enjoy cozy indoor activities warmed with festive cheer. With snow falling and the air chilly, Atchison, Kansas, wraps up the year with a classic winter picture.Temperature
Atchison's December weather features a mild decline in high-temperatures, reducing from a cool 51.6°F (10.9°C) in November to an icy 39.4°F (4.1°C). Atchison records an average temperature drop to a freezing cold 25.9°F (-3.4°C) in December.Humidity
In Atchison, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 5.2 days. Throughout December, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Atchison, there are 125.3 rainfall days, and 23.94" (608mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Atchison, in December, during 3.9 snowfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Atchison, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.9 days and aggregates up to 7.87" (200mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Atchison, the average sunshine in December is 5.5h.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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Atchison, KS
- Average high temperature in December: 39.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 25.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Atchison, 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 (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Atchison, KS
- Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Atchison, KS
- Average humidity in December: 74%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (69%).
Average rainfall in December
Atchison, KS
- Average rainfall in December: 0.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.79").
Average rainfall days in December
Atchison, KS
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Atchison, KS
- Average snowfall in December: 1.1"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Atchison, KS
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Atchison, 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: 5h and 30min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Atchison, KS
- Average sunshine days in December: 22.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Atchison, KS
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Atchison, KS
- Average cloud cover in December: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Atchison, 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).
