December weather forecastEmporia, KS
December
Weather in December
The onset of winter in Emporia is marked by December, experiencing the coldest average temperatures with a high of 42.4°F (5.8°C) and a low of 28.2°F (-2.1°C). The winter chill is quite pronounced and residents can expect regular snowfall. The significantly reduced daylight hours elicit a serene atmosphere throughout the city. Despite the cold, the city glows with holiday spirit, bringing warmth amid the icy weather. As the cold intensifies and snowfall increases, the city prepares for another round of blissful winter months.Temperature
December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from November's fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) to a wintry 42.4°F (5.8°C). During the month of December, the nighttime temperature falls to an average of 28.2°F (-2.1°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 70%.Rainfall
In Emporia, in December, it is raining for 5.1 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 131.6 rainfall days, and 28.03" (712mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Emporia, it is snowing for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is accumulated. In Emporia, during the entire year, snow falls for 17.8 days and aggregates up to 7.6" (193mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Emporia is 5.9h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Emporia, KS
- Average high temperature in December: 42.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 28.2°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 (24.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Emporia, 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 (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Emporia, KS
- Average wind speed in December: 10.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Emporia, KS
- Average humidity in December: 70%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).
Average rainfall in December
Emporia, KS
- Average rainfall in December: 0.91"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.59").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.83").
Average rainfall days in December
Emporia, KS
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Emporia, KS
- Average snowfall in December: 1.14"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Emporia, KS
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.7 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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Emporia, KS
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min
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: 5h and 54min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Emporia, KS
- Average sunshine days in December: 21.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Emporia, KS
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Emporia, KS
- Average cloud cover in December: 36
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility in December
Emporia, 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).
