December weather forecast
Franklin, KS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Franklin, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between min 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and max 45°F (7.2°C).

Temperature

Franklin's progression into December involves a drop in the average high-temperature, receding from a mild 55.6°F (13.1°C) in November to a frosty 45°F (7.2°C). Nightly temperatures drop to an average low of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

In December, in Franklin, the rain falls for 5.4 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 131.1 rainfall days, and 26.65" (677mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, May, November and December are months with snowfall in Franklin. In Franklin, in December, snow falls for 2.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.67" (17mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 12.5 snowfall days, and 4.37" (111mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Franklin, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of December, in Franklin, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Franklin, Kansas, is 5.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Franklin are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Franklin?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Franklin, is 45°F (7.2°C), while the average low-temperature is 30.7°F (-0.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Franklin?

The average relative humidity in December in Franklin is 73%.

How many days does it rain in December in Franklin?

In Franklin, Kansas, during December, the rain falls for 5.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Franklin in December?

In Franklin, during December, snow falls for 2.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Franklin?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Franklin, Kansas.

How many hours of daylight does Franklin have in December?

In December, the average day length in Franklin is 9h and 37min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Franklin?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Franklin?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.6h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Franklin?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Franklin, Kansas, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Franklin, KS

Average temperature in December - Franklin, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 45°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 (41.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Franklin, KS

Average pressure in December - Franklin, KS
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Franklin, KS

Average wind speed in December - Franklin, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (11.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Franklin, KS

Average humidity in December - Franklin, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Franklin, KS

Average rainfall in December - Franklin, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.02").

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Average rainfall days in December
Franklin, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Franklin, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (5.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Franklin, KS

Average snowfall in December - Franklin, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.73").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Franklin, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Franklin, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.1 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
Franklin, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Franklin, KS
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

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 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Franklin, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Franklin, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (12.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Franklin, KS

Average UV index in December - Franklin, 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 and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Franklin, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Franklin, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in December
Franklin, KS

Average visibility in December - Franklin, 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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