December weather forecast
Hill City, KS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Hill City, Kansas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and 41.4°F (5.2°C).

Temperature

During January and December, Hill City registers its lowest temperatures, averaging a high of 41.4°F (5.2°C).

Humidity

In Hill City, the average relative humidity in December is 66%.

Rainfall

In Hill City, Kansas, in December, during 3.8 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Hill City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 105.2 days and collects up to 16.42" (417mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Hill City, during December, snow falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of snow. In Hill City, during the entire year, snow falls for 24.6 days and aggregates up to 10.67" (271mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Hill City, Kansas.
On the first day of December in Hill City, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:26 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Hill City are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Hill City?

In Hill City, Kansas, the coldest period comes during January and December, when the average high-temperature touches 41.4°F (5.2°C).

How cold does it get in Hill City in December?

The high-temperature during December is 41.4°F (5.2°C) and the low-temperature is 25.9°F (-3.4°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Hill City?

The average relative humidity in December is 66%.

How many days does it rain in December in Hill City?

In Hill City, in December, it is raining for 3.8 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Hill City in December?

In Hill City, Kansas, in December, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.09" (53mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hill City?

December has the shortest days of the year in Hill City, Kansas, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Hill City have in December?

In December, the average day length in Hill City, Kansas, is 9h and 27min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Hill City?

On the first day of December in Hill City, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:26 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Hill City?

With an average of 6.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Hill City, Kansas.

How long on average sun shines in December in Hill City?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Hill City is 6.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Hill City?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Hill City, Kansas.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Hill City?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Hill City, Kansas, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Hill City, KS

Average temperature in December - Hill City, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.8°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (41.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.9°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 (24.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Hill City, KS

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Hill City, KS

Average wind speed in December - Hill City, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Hill City, KS

Average humidity in December - Hill City, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (53%).

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Average rainfall in December
Hill City, KS

Average rainfall in December - Hill City, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.91").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.55").

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Average rainfall days in December
Hill City, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Hill City, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (3.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Hill City, KS

Average snowfall in December - Hill City, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Hill City, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Hill City, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6 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
Hill City, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hill City, KS
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Hill City, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Hill City, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and August (13.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Hill City, KS

Average UV index in December - Hill City, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Hill City, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Hill City, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 19).

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Average visibility in December
Hill City, KS

Average visibility in December - Hill City, 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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