December weather forecast
Athol, KS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Athol, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and an average low of 24.8°F (-4°C).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature decreases from a cool 52.7°F (11.5°C) in November to a cold 39.9°F (4.4°C). An average low-temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C) is noted during the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 70%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 4.2 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 105.1 rainfall days, and 19.02" (483mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Athol, in December, during 4.6 snowfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Athol, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.3 days and aggregates up to 9.33" (237mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Athol.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.

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 health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Athol?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Athol are 39.9°F (4.4°C) and 24.8°F (-4°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is appraised at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Athol?

The average relative humidity in December in Athol is 70%.

How much does it rain in Athol in December?

In Athol, Kansas, during December, the rain falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Athol?

In Athol, in December, during 4.6 snowfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Athol?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Athol.

How many hours of daylight does Athol have in December?

The average day length in December in Athol, Kansas, is 9h and 25min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Athol?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, in Athol, Kansas, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Athol?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Athol?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Athol?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Athol?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Athol, KS

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Athol, KS

Average pressure in December - Athol, 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 (29.85"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Athol, KS

Average wind speed in December - Athol, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Athol, KS

Average humidity in December - Athol, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (71%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and October (59%).

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Average rainfall in December
Athol, KS

Average rainfall in December - Athol, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.55").

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Average rainfall days in December
Athol, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Athol, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Athol, KS

Average snowfall in December - Athol, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.93"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.44").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Athol, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Athol, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Athol, KS
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Athol, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Athol, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (14.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Athol, KS

Average UV index in December - Athol, 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
Athol, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Athol, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 37).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 21).

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Average visibility in December
Athol, KS

Average visibility in December - Athol, 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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