December weather forecast
Downs, KS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Downs, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and an average high of 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Temperature

The start of December signals a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a fresh 54°F (12.2°C) in November to a cold 40.6°F (4.8°C). Downs's temperature drops to an average low of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 69%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Downs, Kansas, in December, during 4.3 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 110.3 rainfall days, and 19.76" (502mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Downs, in December, during 4.7 snowfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Downs, during the entire year, snow falls for 22.6 days and aggregates up to 8.5" (216mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Downs, Kansas, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Downs, with an average of 6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Downs, Kansas, are January, February, 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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Downs in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Downs, is 40.6°F (4.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 25.5°F (-3.6°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What are the most humid months in Downs?

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 69%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December in Downs?

The average relative humidity in December in Downs is 69%.

How many days does it rain in December in Downs?

In Downs, Kansas, in December, during 4.3 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Downs?

In Downs, in December, during 4.7 snowfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Downs?

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

How many hours of daylight does Downs have in December?

In December, the average day length in Downs is 9h and 26min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Downs?

On the first day of December in Downs, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Downs?

With an average of 6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Downs.

How long on average sun shines in December in Downs?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Downs, Kansas, is 6h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in December in Downs?

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

Average temperature in December - Downs, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Downs, KS

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

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Average wind speed in December
Downs, KS

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Downs, KS

Average humidity in December - Downs, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 69%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (57%).

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Average rainfall in December
Downs, KS

Average rainfall in December - Downs, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

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Average rainfall days in December
Downs, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Downs, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Downs, KS

Average snowfall in December - Downs, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Downs, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Downs, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.3 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
Downs, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Downs, 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: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Downs, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Downs, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Downs, KS

Average UV index in December - Downs, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Downs, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Downs, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 36).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 21).

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Average visibility in December
Downs, KS

Average visibility in December - Downs, 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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