December weather forecast
Colony, KS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Colony, Kansas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and 43.9°F (6.6°C).

Temperature

The transition into December is accompanied by a temperature decrease, with the average high-temperature shifting from a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) in November to a chilly 43.9°F (6.6°C). During December, Colony records an average temperature of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) at night.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Colony, Kansas, during December, the rain falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation. In Colony, Kansas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131.5 days and collects up to 28.54" (725mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, May, October through December. In Colony, in December, snow falls for 2.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.63" (16mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Colony, there are 12.7 snowfall days, and 4.72" (120mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Colony, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Colony, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Colony, the average sunshine in December is 5.8h.

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 minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Colony in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Colony, is 43.9°F (6.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 29.5°F (-1.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Colony?

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

How much does it rain in Colony in December?

In Colony, during December, the rain falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Colony?

In Colony, during December, snow falls for 2.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Colony?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Colony, Kansas.

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

In Colony, Kansas, the average day length in December is 9h and 34min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Colony?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, in Colony, Kansas, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Colony?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.8h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Colony?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Colony is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Colony, KS

Average temperature in December - Colony, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.5°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 (26.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Colony, KS

Average pressure in December - Colony, 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 (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Colony, KS

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Colony, KS

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Colony, KS

Average rainfall in December - Colony, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").

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Average rainfall days in December
Colony, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Colony, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Colony, KS

Average snowfall in December - Colony, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Colony, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Colony, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4 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
Colony, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Colony, KS
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Colony, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Colony, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Colony, KS

Average UV index in December - Colony, 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
Colony, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Colony, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 24).

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Average visibility in December
Colony, KS

Average visibility in December - Colony, 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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