December weather forecast
Cottonwood Falls, KS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas, with an average temperature varying between 42.4°F (5.8°C) and 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Temperature

A subtle decrease in the average high-temperature marks December, falling from November's fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) to a cold 42.4°F (5.8°C). Cottonwood Falls's temperature drops to an average low of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 70%.

Rainfall

In Cottonwood Falls, during December, the rain falls for 5.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Cottonwood Falls, there are 131.6 rainfall days, and 28.03" (712mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Cottonwood Falls. In December, in Cottonwood Falls, it is snowing for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Cottonwood Falls, there are 17.8 snowfall days, and 7.6" (193mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Cottonwood Falls, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.9h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Cottonwood Falls in December?

The high-temperature during December is 42.4°F (5.8°C) and the low-temperature is 28.2°F (-2.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is estimated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Cottonwood Falls?

In December, the average relative humidity in Cottonwood Falls is 70%.

How much does it rain in Cottonwood Falls in December?

In Cottonwood Falls, during December, the rain falls for 5.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Cottonwood Falls in December?

In Cottonwood Falls, during December, snow falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Cottonwood Falls?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Cottonwood Falls have in December?

In December, the average day length in Cottonwood Falls is 9h and 33min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Cottonwood Falls?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, in Cottonwood Falls, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Cottonwood Falls have in December?

In Cottonwood Falls, Kansas, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Cottonwood Falls?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Cottonwood Falls?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Cottonwood Falls, KS

Average temperature in December - Cottonwood Falls, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Cottonwood Falls, KS

Average pressure in December - Cottonwood Falls, 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 (29.87"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Cottonwood Falls, KS

Average wind speed in December - Cottonwood Falls, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Cottonwood Falls, KS

Average humidity in December - Cottonwood Falls, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

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Average rainfall in December
Cottonwood Falls, KS

Average rainfall in December - Cottonwood Falls, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.59").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.83").

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Average rainfall days in December
Cottonwood Falls, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Cottonwood Falls, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Cottonwood Falls, KS

Average snowfall in December - Cottonwood Falls, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Cottonwood Falls, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Cottonwood Falls, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.1 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
Cottonwood Falls, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cottonwood Falls, KS
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 5min

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

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Average sunshine days in December
Cottonwood Falls, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Cottonwood Falls, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Cottonwood Falls, KS

Average UV index in December - Cottonwood Falls, 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
Cottonwood Falls, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Cottonwood Falls, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 24).

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Average visibility in December
Cottonwood Falls, KS

Average visibility in December - Cottonwood Falls, 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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