December weather forecast
Howard, KS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Howard, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and 45°F (7.2°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December corresponds with a decrease in the average high-temperature, down to a chilly 45°F (7.2°C) from a refreshing 55.9°F (13.3°C). During December, Howard experiences an average low-temperature of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) at night.

Humidity

In Howard, the average relative humidity in December is 70%.

Rainfall

In Howard, in December, during 4.8 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Howard, there are 124.6 rainfall days, and 26.02" (661mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, October through December are months with snowfall in Howard, Kansas. In Howard, in December, during 2.5 snowfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Howard, Kansas, during the entire year, snow falls for 11 days and aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Howard, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.8h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Howard. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Howard?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Howard, is 45°F (7.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 30.4°F (-0.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Howard?

In Howard, Kansas, the average relative humidity in December is 70%.

How many days does it rain in December in Howard?

In Howard, Kansas, during December, the rain falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Howard?

In Howard, Kansas, during December, snow falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Howard?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Howard?

In December, the average day length in Howard is 9h and 38min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Howard?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Howard?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Howard?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Howard?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Howard, Kansas, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Howard, KS

Average temperature in December - Howard, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 45°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Howard, KS

Average pressure in December - Howard, 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 (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Howard, KS

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (11.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Howard, KS

Average humidity in December - Howard, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

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Average rainfall in December
Howard, KS

Average rainfall in December - Howard, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.71").

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Average rainfall days in December
Howard, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Howard, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Howard, KS

Average snowfall in December - Howard, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.54").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Howard, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Howard, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Howard, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Howard, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Howard, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Howard, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Howard, KS

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Howard, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Howard, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

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Average visibility in December
Howard, KS

Average visibility in December - Howard, 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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