December weather forecastHesston, KS
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Hesston, Kansas, with an average temperature varying between 42.8°F (6°C) and 27.7°F (-2.4°C).Temperature
December brings a minor decrease, with the average high-temperature reducing from a cool 54.9°F (12.7°C) in November to a frosty 42.8°F (6°C). Throughout December, Hesston encounters an average temperature drop to a subzero cold 27.7°F (-2.4°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 69%.Rainfall
In Hesston, during December, the rain falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 122 rainfall days, and 23.54" (598mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Hesston, in December, during 3.6 snowfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Hesston, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.9 days and aggregates up to 7.99" (203mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.
Sunshine
January and December, with an average of 6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Hesston, KS
- Average high temperature in December: 42.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 27.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Hesston, 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 (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Hesston, KS
- Average wind speed in December: 11mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Hesston, KS
- Average humidity in December: 69%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (72%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (62%).
Average rainfall in December
Hesston, KS
- Average rainfall in December: 0.94"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").
Average rainfall days in December
Hesston, KS
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Hesston, KS
- Average snowfall in December: 1.1"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Hesston, KS
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hesston, KS
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 36min
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 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 6h
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h).
Average sunshine days in December
Hesston, KS
- Average sunshine days in December: 22.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Hesston, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Hesston, KS
- Average cloud cover in December: 33
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 39).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 22).
Average visibility in December
Hesston, 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).
