Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December involves a decrease in temperature, down from a mild 56.3°F (13.5°C) in November to a chilly 46.4°F (8°C). Galena experiences a consistent average temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) throughout the nights in December.Humidity
In Galena, the average relative humidity in December is 73%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 7 days. Throughout December, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 139.2 rainfall days, and 30" (762mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March, May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Galena, in December, snow falls for 1.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.47" (12mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 9.5 snowfall days, and 4.17" (106mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Galena, Kansas, the average sunshine in December is 5.6h.UV index
January, February 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 threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in Galena in December?
What is the average humidity in December in Galena?
How much does it rain in Galena in December?
How much does it snow in Galena in December?
What is the month with the shortest days in Galena?
How many hours of daylight does Galena have in December?
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Galena?
How long on average sun shines in December in Galena?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Galena?
What is the UV index reading in December in Galena?
Average temperature in December
Galena, KS
- Average high temperature in December: 46.4°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 (43.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 31.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Galena, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Galena, KS
- Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Galena, KS
- Average humidity in December: 73%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Galena, KS
- Average rainfall in December: 1.5"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.04").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.42").
Average rainfall days in December
Galena, KS
- Average rainfall days in December: 7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Galena, KS
- Average snowfall in December: 0.47"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Galena, KS
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 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
Galena, 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 42min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min
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 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Galena, KS
- Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Galena, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Galena, KS
- Average cloud cover in December: 39
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility in December
Galena, 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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