December weather forecast
Dresden, KS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Dresden, Kansas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.8°F (-4°C) and 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Temperature

The month of December sees the lowest average temperatures, reaching 40.1°F (4.5°C) at the peak and 24.8°F (-4°C) at the low.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 66%.

Rainfall

In Dresden, in December, during 3.5 rainfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 105.3 rainfall days, and 15.79" (401mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Dresden, in December, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.77" (45mm) of snow. In Dresden, during the entire year, snow falls for 24.7 days and aggregates up to 10.24" (260mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Dresden, Kansas, is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:27 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Dresden, Kansas, are January and December, with an average of 6.3h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Dresden?

During the coldest month in Dresden, December, temperatures average a high of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and a low of 24.8°F (-4°C).

Is it cold in Dresden during December?

In Dresden, 40.1°F (4.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 24.8°F (-4°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Dresden?

The average relative humidity in December in Dresden is 66%.

How many days does it rain in December in Dresden?

In Dresden, in December, it is raining for 3.5 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Dresden in December?

In Dresden, in December, during 5.5 snowfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Dresden?

The month with the shortest days in Dresden, Kansas, is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December is 9h and 25min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Dresden?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, in Dresden, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:27 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Dresden?

January and December, with an average of 6.3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Dresden have in December?

In Dresden, Kansas, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Dresden?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Dresden?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Dresden 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
Dresden, KS

Average temperature in December - Dresden, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.8°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 (24.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Dresden, KS

Average pressure in December - Dresden, KS
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.82"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Dresden, KS

Average wind speed in December - Dresden, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Dresden, KS

Average humidity in December - Dresden, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (52%).

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Average rainfall in December
Dresden, KS

Average rainfall in December - Dresden, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

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Average rainfall days in December
Dresden, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Dresden, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Dresden, KS

Average snowfall in December - Dresden, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.77"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Dresden, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Dresden, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.5 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
Dresden, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dresden, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Dresden, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Dresden, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Dresden, KS

Average UV index in December - Dresden, 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
Dresden, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Dresden, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 35).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 20).

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Average visibility in December
Dresden, KS

Average visibility in December - Dresden, 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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