December weather forecastBenton, KS
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Benton, Kansas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and 43.7°F (6.5°C).Temperature
Benton's December weather comes with a decrease in average high-temperatures, moving from a cool 55.2°F (12.9°C) in November to a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C). The average temperature drops to a subzero cold 28.9°F (-1.7°C) during the night in the month of December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 68%.Rainfall
January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 3.4 days and typically aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of rain.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 2.5 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is accumulated. In Benton, during the entire year, snow falls for 13.5 days and aggregates up to 6.26" (159mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Benton, the average sunshine in December is 6.1h.UV index
January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Benton. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Benton, KS
- Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 28.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Benton, 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
Benton, KS
- Average wind speed in December: 10.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Benton, KS
- Average humidity in December: 68%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (64%).
Average rainfall in December
Benton, KS
- Average rainfall in December: 0.67"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.67").
Average rainfall days in December
Benton, KS
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (3.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Benton, KS
- Average snowfall in December: 0.71"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Benton, KS
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.2 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
Benton, KS
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 36min
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 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 6h and 6min
The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Benton, KS
- Average sunshine days in December: 23.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15 days).
Average UV index in December
Benton, KS
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Benton, KS
- Average cloud cover in December: 33
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 39).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 22).
Average visibility in December
Benton, 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).
