December weather forecast
Clifton, KS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Clifton, Kansas, with an average temperature varying between 39.7°F (4.3°C) and 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

Clifton in December experiences a subtle temperature decline, with average high-temperatures reducing from a fresh 52.9°F (11.6°C) in November to a wintry 39.7°F (4.3°C). An average low-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) is noted during the nights in December in Clifton.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 72%.

Rainfall

In Clifton, during December, the rain falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation. In Clifton, Kansas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.7 days and collects up to 21.26" (540mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Clifton are January through May, October through December. In December, in Clifton, Kansas, it is snowing for 3.3 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Clifton, Kansas, there are 18.5 snowfall days, and 7.6" (193mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Clifton?

In December, in Clifton, the average high-temperature is 39.7°F (4.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 25.7°F (-3.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Clifton?

In December, the average relative humidity in Clifton, Kansas, is 72%.

How much does it rain in Clifton in December?

In Clifton, in December, during 4.2 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Clifton?

In Clifton, during December, snow falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Clifton?

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

How many hours of daylight does Clifton have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 26min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Clifton?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Clifton?

With an average of 5.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December in Clifton?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Clifton?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Clifton?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Clifton, Kansas, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Clifton, KS

Average temperature in December - Clifton, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Clifton, KS

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

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Average wind speed in December
Clifton, KS

Average wind speed in December - Clifton, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Clifton, KS

Average humidity in December - Clifton, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (63%).

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Average rainfall in December
Clifton, KS

Average rainfall in December - Clifton, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.74").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.71").

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Average rainfall days in December
Clifton, KS

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Clifton, KS

Average snowfall in December - Clifton, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Clifton, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Clifton, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.3 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
Clifton, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Clifton, 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 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Clifton, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Clifton, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Clifton, KS

Average UV index in December - Clifton, 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
Clifton, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Clifton, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 23).

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Average visibility in December
Clifton, KS

Average visibility in December - Clifton, 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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