December weather forecastHudson, KS

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Hudson, Kansas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.4°F (5.8°C) and 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) to an icy 42.4°F (5.8°C). December brings with it a nighttime average temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Humidity

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 67%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Hudson, in December, during 3 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Hudson, during the entire year, the rain falls for 95.2 days and collects up to 14.21" (361mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Hudson. In Hudson, in December, snow falls for 2.9 days, with typically accumulated 0.79" (20mm) of snow. In Hudson, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.2 days and aggregates up to 5.63" (143mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Hudson.
On the first day of December in Hudson, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:25 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Hudson is December, with an average of 6.2h of sunshine.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Hudson, Kansas. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In December, in Hudson, the average high-temperature is 42.4°F (5.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 27.3°F (-2.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is appraised at 84.2°F (29°C).

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 67%, are most humid months.

In Hudson, the average relative humidity in December is 67%.

In December, in Hudson, Kansas, the rain falls for 3 days. Throughout December, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Hudson, Kansas, in December, snow falls for 2.9 days, with typically accumulated 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

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

In December, the average day length in Hudson is 9h and 34min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:25 pm CST.

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

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.2h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 42.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Hudson, 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 (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Hudson, KS

  • Average wind speed in December: 11.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Hudson, KS

  • Average humidity in December: 67%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (57%).

Average rainfall in December
Hudson, KS

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Hudson, KS

  • Average rainfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hudson, KS

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.69").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hudson, KS

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hudson, 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 and 12min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Hudson, KS

  • Average sunshine days in December: 25.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (25.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Hudson, KS

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Hudson, KS

  • Average cloud cover in December: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in December
Hudson, 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).