December weather forecastIndependence, KS

December

Weather in December

December sees Independence in the throes of winter, with an average high temperature of 45.5°F (7.5°C) and a low temperature of 31.3°F (-0.4°C). The occasional snowfall of 0.51" (13mm) over 1.8 days adds a touch of white to the bleak winter landscape. The shortest daylight period in the year coincides with holiday festivities that light up the town, thus keeping the winter gloom at bay. The visible breath, frosted windows, and snow-covered streets signal the height of winter in Independence, Kansas.

Temperature

December's arrival in Independence corresponds with a decrease in average high-temperatures, from November's moderate 55.9°F (13.3°C) to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). Independence, in December, observes a steady average low-temperature of 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 70%.

Rainfall

In Independence, in December, during 5.7 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 135 rainfall days, and 28.35" (720mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Independence, Kansas, during December, snow falls for 1.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of snow. In Independence, during the entire year, snow falls for 9.1 days and aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Independence, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Independence. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.

Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Independence, 45.5°F (7.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 31.3°F (-0.4°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 84.2°F (29°C).

The average relative humidity in December in Independence, Kansas, is 70%.

In December, the rain falls for 5.7 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In December, it is snowing for 1.8 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is accumulated.

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Independence.

In Independence, Kansas, the average day length in December is 9h and 39min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, in Independence, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

The months with the least sunshine in Independence are January and December, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December in Independence is 5.8h.

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

In Independence, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

55.9°F

45.5°F

43.2°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

11.1mph

10.6mph

11.1mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

20.2

22.1

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Independence, KS

Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.2°F).

Average low temperature in December: 31.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Independence, 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 (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Independence, KS

Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (11.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Independence, KS

Average humidity in December: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and October (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Independence, KS

Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.24").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.98").

Average rainfall days in December
Independence, KS

Average rainfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Independence, KS

Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Independence, KS

Average snowfall days in December: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min

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 42min).

Average sunshine in December: 5h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Independence, KS

Average sunshine days in December: 22.1 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13 days).

Average UV index in December
Independence, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Independence, KS

Average cloud cover in December: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in December
Independence, 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).