December weather forecastErie, KS
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Erie, Kansas, with an average temperature varying between 44.4°F (6.9°C) and 30°F (-1.1°C).Temperature
The start of December involves a temperature drop, moving from a fresh 55°F (12.8°C) in November to a frosty 44.4°F (6.9°C). An average temperature of 30°F (-1.1°C) is recorded during the nights in December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 71%.Rainfall
In Erie, in December, it is raining for 4.5 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Erie, during the entire year, the rain falls for 111.7 days and collects up to 19.21" (488mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, May, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 2 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 10.7 snowfall days, and 2.24" (57mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Erie, the average sunshine in December is 5.8h.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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Erie, KS
- Average high temperature in December: 44.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 30°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Erie, 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 (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Erie, KS
- Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Erie, KS
- Average humidity in December: 71%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).
Average rainfall in December
Erie, KS
- Average rainfall in December: 0.67"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.47").
Average rainfall days in December
Erie, KS
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Erie, KS
- Average snowfall in December: 0.51"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.91").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Erie, KS
- Average snowfall days in December: 2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Erie, 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: 5h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Erie, KS
- Average sunshine days in December: 23.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April and May (15.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Erie, 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
Erie, KS
- Average cloud cover in December: 37
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility in December
Erie, 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).
