December weather forecastCherokee, KS
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Cherokee, Kansas, with an average temperature varying between 45°F (7.2°C) and 31.1°F (-0.5°C).Temperature
A shift in Cherokee's weather is observed as November turns into December, with the average high temperature reducing from a moderate 55.8°F (13.2°C) to a chilly 45°F (7.2°C). Throughout December, an average low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) is expected.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 73%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 6.9 days. Throughout December, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 143.6 rainfall days, and 32.83" (834mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Cherokee, in December, snow falls for 2.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.87" (22mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 14.1 snowfall days, and 5.87" (149mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 5.6h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Cherokee, KS
- Average high temperature in December: 45°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).
Average pressure in December
Cherokee, 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
Cherokee, KS
- Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (11.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Cherokee, KS
- Average humidity in December: 73%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Cherokee, KS
- Average rainfall in December: 1.69"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.67").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.46").
Average rainfall days in December
Cherokee, KS
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (6.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Cherokee, KS
- Average snowfall in December: 0.87"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Cherokee, KS
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Cherokee, 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: 5h and 36min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Cherokee, KS
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Cherokee, 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
Cherokee, KS
- Average cloud cover in December: 39
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in December
Cherokee, 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).
