December weather forecastLa Crosse, KS

December

Weather in December

December weather in La Crosse, Kansas ushers in the full-blown winter chill. As the light levels wane, the cityscape twinkles with festive holiday lights to compensate. The temperatures sink to their lowest levels, and snowfall dresses the city in a quiet blanket of white. The notable feature this month is the temperature range from 27.1°F (-2.7°C) to 43.2°F (6.2°C). The awe-inspiring crystalline beauty of winter's peak serves as a perfect finale for the year.

Temperature

December is the coldest month in La Crosse, Kansas, with an average high-temperature of 43.2°F (6.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 65%.

Rainfall

In December, in La Crosse, the rain falls for 3.4 days. Throughout December, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In La Crosse, during the entire year, the rain falls for 97.2 days and collects up to 16.61" (422mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in La Crosse are January through April, October through December. In La Crosse, during December, snow falls for 2.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 15.7 snowfall days, and 7.4" (188mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in La Crosse, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:26 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

December proves to be the coldest month in La Crosse, recording an average maximum temperature of 43.2°F (6.2°C) and a minimum temperature of 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

December temperatures in La Crosse, Kansas, vary between a high-temperature of 43.2°F (6.2°C) and a low-temperature of 27.1°F (-2.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 65%, are most humid months in La Crosse.

In December, the average relative humidity is 65%.

In La Crosse, in December, it is raining for 3.4 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In La Crosse, Kansas, in December, during 2.7 snowfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

The month with the shortest days in La Crosse is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in La Crosse is 9h and 32min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, in La Crosse, Kansas, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:26 pm CST.

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

In La Crosse, Kansas, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.2h.

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

In La Crosse, 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 the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
La Crosse, KS

  • Average high temperature in December: 43.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (43.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.1°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 (26.1°F).

Average pressure in December
La Crosse, 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 (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
La Crosse, KS

  • Average wind speed in December: 10.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.8mph).

Average humidity in December
La Crosse, KS

  • Average humidity in December: 65%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (65%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (54%).

Average rainfall in December
La Crosse, KS

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.87").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
La Crosse, KS

  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (13.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
La Crosse, KS

  • Average snowfall in December: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
La Crosse, KS

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.2 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
La Crosse, KS

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
La Crosse, KS

  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (14.4 days).

Average UV index in December
La Crosse, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
La Crosse, KS

  • Average cloud cover in December: 30

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in December
La Crosse, 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).