December weather forecast
Elwood, KS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Elwood, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, from a fresh 51.6°F (10.9°C) to a cold 38.3°F (3.5°C). Elwood experiences a nighttime temperature average of 25.3°F (-3.7°C) during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Elwood, in December, it is raining for 6.1 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Elwood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 133.5 days and collects up to 27.28" (693mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Elwood, during December, snow falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of snow. In Elwood, during the entire year, snow falls for 22.7 days and aggregates up to 8.03" (204mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of December, in Elwood, Kansas, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Elwood is 5.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Elwood are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Elwood in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Elwood, records 38.3°F (3.5°C), while the low-temperature is 25.3°F (-3.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is estimated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Elwood?

The average relative humidity in December in Elwood, Kansas, is 76%.

How much does it rain in Elwood in December?

In Elwood, in December, during 6.1 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Elwood in December?

In December, in Elwood, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Elwood?

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

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

In December, the average day length in Elwood is 9h and 25min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Elwood?

On the first day of December in Elwood, Kansas, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Elwood?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Elwood?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Elwood?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Elwood is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Elwood, KS

Average temperature in December - Elwood, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Elwood, KS

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Elwood, KS

Average wind speed in December - Elwood, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (9.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Elwood, KS

Average humidity in December - Elwood, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

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Average rainfall in December
Elwood, KS

Average rainfall in December - Elwood, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.87").

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Average rainfall days in December
Elwood, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Elwood, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Elwood, KS

Average snowfall in December - Elwood, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.68").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Elwood, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Elwood, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (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
Elwood, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Elwood, 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: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Elwood, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Elwood, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Elwood, KS

Average UV index in December - Elwood, KS
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
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
Elwood, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Elwood, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in December
Elwood, KS

Average visibility in December - Elwood, 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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