December weather forecast
Columbus, KS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Columbus, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between max 45.5°F (7.5°C) and min 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Temperature

A change in temperatures is noted as November gives way to December, with average highs reducing from a refreshing 56.1°F (13.4°C) to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). During the month of December, the temperature falls to an average of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Humidity

In Columbus, the average relative humidity in December is 73%.

Rainfall

In Columbus, during December, the rain falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation. In Columbus, during the entire year, the rain falls for 141.7 days and collects up to 30.67" (779mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, May, November and December are months with snowfall in Columbus. In December, it is snowing for 2 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is accumulated. In Columbus, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.6 days and aggregates up to 4.33" (110mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Columbus is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.7h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Columbus. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Columbus in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Columbus, is 45.5°F (7.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 31.5°F (-0.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is appraised at 100.4°F (38°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Columbus?

In December, the average relative humidity is 73%.

How many days does it rain in December in Columbus?

In Columbus, Kansas, during December, the rain falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Columbus?

In December, in Columbus, Kansas, it is snowing for 2 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Columbus?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Columbus have in December?

In Columbus, Kansas, the average day length in December is 9h and 40min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Columbus?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, in Columbus, Kansas, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Columbus have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.7h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Columbus?

In Columbus, Kansas, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Columbus, KS

Average temperature in December - Columbus, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Columbus, KS

Average pressure in December - Columbus, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Columbus, KS

Average wind speed in December - Columbus, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Columbus, KS

Average humidity in December - Columbus, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 73%

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

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Average rainfall in December
Columbus, KS

Average rainfall in December - Columbus, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.35").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (1.38").

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Average rainfall days in December
Columbus, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Columbus, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Columbus, KS

Average snowfall in December - Columbus, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.59"

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

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Average snowfall days in December
Columbus, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Columbus, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

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

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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Columbus, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Columbus, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Columbus, KS

Average UV index in December - Columbus, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Columbus, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Columbus, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 38

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 24).

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Average visibility in December
Columbus, KS

Average visibility in December - Columbus, 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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