December weather forecastEl Dorado, KS
December
Weather in December
El Dorado, Kansas, in December is synonymous with chilly weather marking the heaviness of winter. With lows reaching a freezing avg of 29.1°F (-1.6°C), December rivals January as one of the coldest months of the year. Moreover, snow makes a comeback with a modest 0.83" (21mm) adding to the festive spirit. Alongside plummeting temperatures, daylight hours reach their annual minimum, whilst the wind speeds remain constant, wrapping up the weather for the year.Temperature
In December, the average high-temperature in El Dorado decreases from a mild 55.4°F (13°C) in November to a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C). During December, the average low-temperature is recorded at a freezing cold 29.1°F (-1.6°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 68%.Rainfall
In El Dorado, during December, the rain falls for 4.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation. In El Dorado, during the entire year, the rain falls for 125.5 days and collects up to 25.79" (655mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In El Dorado, during December, snow falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 15 snowfall days, and 6.1" (155mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in El Dorado, Kansas, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 6h.UV index
January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
El Dorado, KS
- Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 29.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).
Average pressure in December
El Dorado, 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 (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
El Dorado, KS
- Average wind speed in December: 10.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.6mph).
Average humidity in December
El Dorado, KS
- Average humidity in December: 68%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (64%).
Average rainfall in December
El Dorado, KS
- Average rainfall in December: 0.83"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.79").
Average rainfall days in December
El Dorado, KS
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
El Dorado, KS
- Average snowfall in December: 0.83"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
El Dorado, KS
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
El Dorado, KS
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 36min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 6h and 0min
The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
El Dorado, KS
- Average sunshine days in December: 23.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.5 days).
Average UV index in December
El Dorado, 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
El Dorado, KS
- Average cloud cover in December: 33
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 22).
Average visibility in December
El Dorado, 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).
