December weather forecastGoodland, KS
December
Weather in December
December sees the return of winter's icy grip on Goodland, Kansas, with cold temperatures and regular snowfall. With daylight hours reaching their annual minimum, the days in December are short but can be refreshing. Snowfall, reaching up to 1.5" (38mm), appears more frequent, painting a winter wonderland scenery. The biting cold gets accentuated by the strong winds blowing at 11.1mph (17.9km/h). Despite the cold and shorter days, the cheerful holiday season keeps the spirits high during December.Temperature
Goodland witnesses the coldest weather in December, with temperatures averaging a high of 41.7°F (5.4°C) and a low of 25°F (-3.9°C).Humidity
January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 62%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Goodland, in December, it is raining for 3.8 days, with typically 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Goodland, there are 106.9 rainfall days, and 14.45" (367mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Goodland, in December, snow falls for 5.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.5" (38mm) of snow. In Goodland, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.6 days and aggregates up to 10" (254mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:33 pm MST.
Sunshine
In Goodland, Kansas, the average sunshine in December is 6.6h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Goodland are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Goodland, KS
- Average high temperature in December: 41.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (41.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 25°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (25°F).
Average pressure in December
Goodland, KS
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.8"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Goodland, KS
- Average wind speed in December: 11.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Goodland, KS
- Average humidity in December: 62%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and December (62%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (49%).
Average rainfall in December
Goodland, KS
- Average rainfall in December: 0.43"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").
Average rainfall days in December
Goodland, KS
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Goodland, KS
- Average snowfall in December: 1.5"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Goodland, KS
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Goodland, KS
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min
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 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 6h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Goodland, KS
- Average sunshine days in December: 22.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Goodland, KS
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Goodland, KS
- Average cloud cover in December: 28
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 32).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 18).
Average visibility in December
Goodland, 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).
