December weather forecast
Durham, KS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Durham, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 42.3°F (5.7°C) and an average low of 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Temperature

Durham's transition into December involves a shift in temperature, receding from a fresh 54.7°F (12.6°C) in November to a wintry 42.3°F (5.7°C). In December, Durham reports a consistent average low-temperature of 27.7°F (-2.4°C) during the nights.

Humidity

In Durham, the average relative humidity in December is 69%.

Rainfall

In Durham, in December, it is raining for 3.9 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Durham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.5 days and collects up to 22.64" (575mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Durham are January through April, October through December. In Durham, Kansas, in December, snow falls for 3.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.94" (24mm) of snow. In Durham, during the entire year, snow falls for 17 days and aggregates up to 7.05" (179mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Durham.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of December, in Durham, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Durham, Kansas, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Durham in December?

During December, Durham experiences an average high-temperature of 42.3°F (5.7°C) and a low-temperature of 27.7°F (-2.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is appraised at 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Durham?

In Durham, the average relative humidity in December is 69%.

How much does it rain in Durham in December?

In Durham, in December, it is raining for 3.9 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Durham in December?

In Durham, during December, snow falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Durham?

The month with the shortest days in Durham, Kansas, is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Durham have in December?

The average day length in December in Durham is 9h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Durham?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Durham?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Durham?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Durham?

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

Average temperature in December - Durham, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).

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Average pressure in December
Durham, KS

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

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Average wind speed in December
Durham, KS

Average wind speed in December - Durham, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 11mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Durham, KS

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (63%).

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Average rainfall in December
Durham, KS

Average rainfall in December - Durham, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").

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Average rainfall days in December
Durham, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Durham, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Durham, KS

Average snowfall in December - Durham, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Durham, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Durham, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.3 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
Durham, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Durham, 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: 6h

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h).

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Average sunshine days in December
Durham, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Durham, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14 days).

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Average UV index in December
Durham, KS

Average UV index in December - Durham, 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
Durham, KS

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 39).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 21).

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Average visibility in December
Durham, KS

Average visibility in December - Durham, 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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