December weather forecast
Clayton, KS

Share

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Clayton, Kansas, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.6°F (-4.1°C) and max 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Temperature

As November transitions to December, the average high-temperature falls from a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C) to an icy 40.1°F (4.5°C). During the nights in December, the temperature averages to a freezing cold 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 68%.

Rainfall

In Clayton, during December, the rain falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Clayton, there are 109.1 rainfall days, and 17.01" (432mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Clayton are January through May, October through December. In December, in Clayton, it is snowing for 4.1 days. Throughout December, 2.2" (56mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 23.7 snowfall days, and 10.31" (262mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:26 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Clayton, with an average of 6.1h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Clayton are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
[Resources]

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Clayton?

During December, Clayton experiences an average high-temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and a low-temperature of 24.6°F (-4.1°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Clayton?

The average relative humidity in December is 68%.

How much does it rain in Clayton in December?

In December, in Clayton, Kansas, the rain falls for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Clayton?

In Clayton, during December, snow falls for 4.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Clayton?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Clayton?

In Clayton, the average day length in December is 9h and 25min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Clayton?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, in Clayton, Kansas, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:26 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Clayton?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.1h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Clayton have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Clayton is 6.1h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in December in Clayton?

In Clayton, Kansas, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Clayton, KS

Average temperature in December - Clayton, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).

[Resources]

Average pressure in December
Clayton, KS

Average pressure in December - Clayton, KS
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

[Resources]

Average wind speed in December
Clayton, KS

Average wind speed in December - Clayton, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.4mph).

[Resources]

Average humidity in December
Clayton, KS

Average humidity in December - Clayton, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (54%).

[Resources]

Average rainfall in December
Clayton, KS

Average rainfall in December - Clayton, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

[Resources]

Average rainfall days in December
Clayton, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Clayton, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (3.5 days).

[Resources]

Average snowfall in December
Clayton, KS

Average snowfall in December - Clayton, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

[Resources]

Average snowfall days in December
Clayton, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Clayton, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

[Resources]

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Clayton, 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: 6h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

[Resources]

Average sunshine days in December
Clayton, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Clayton, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (24 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.8 days).

[Resources]

Average UV index in December
Clayton, KS

Average UV index in December - Clayton, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

[Resources]

Average cloud cover in December
Clayton, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Clayton, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 20).

[Resources]

Average visibility in December
Clayton, KS

Average visibility in December - Clayton, 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).

[Resources]

Clayton, Kansas, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location