December weather forecastDeerfield, KS

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Deerfield, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and 44.4°F (6.9°C).

Temperature

December stands out as Deerfield's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 44.4°F (6.9°C) and a low of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Humidity

In Deerfield, Kansas, the average relative humidity in December is 60%.

Rainfall

In Deerfield, in December, during 2.4 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 86.3 rainfall days, and 12.76" (324mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Deerfield are January through April, October through December. In Deerfield, Kansas, in December, during 3.5 snowfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 18.6 snowfall days, and 7.52" (191mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Deerfield, Kansas, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of December, in Deerfield, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:35 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Deerfield are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests 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 guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

December is the coldest month in Deerfield, with an average high-temperature of 44.4°F (6.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

In December, in Deerfield, the average high-temperature is 44.4°F (6.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 26.8°F (-2.9°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

In Deerfield, Kansas, the average relative humidity in December is 60%.

In Deerfield, Kansas, in December, during 2.4 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Deerfield, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.54" (39mm) of snow.

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

In Deerfield, the average day length in December is 9h and 35min.

On the first day of December in Deerfield, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:35 pm CST.

The month with the least sunshine in Deerfield, Kansas, is December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December in Deerfield is 6.5h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Deerfield is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Deerfield, KS

  • Average high temperature in December: 44.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (44.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (26.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Deerfield, KS

  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.8"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Deerfield, KS

  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Deerfield, KS

  • Average humidity in December: 60%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (61%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (48%).

Average rainfall in December
Deerfield, KS

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Deerfield, KS

  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Deerfield, KS

  • Average snowfall in December: 1.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Deerfield, KS

  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 36min

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: 6h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Deerfield, KS

  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Deerfield, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Deerfield, KS

  • Average cloud cover in December: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in December
Deerfield, 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).