December weather forecastLawrence, KS

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December

Weather in December

In December, winter comes in full force in Lawrence. The high temperature descends to a chilling 41°F (5°C), while low temperatures often slip below freezing levels. Alongside the expected snowfall, the city allure under the soft winter sunshine, bathing in about 9.5 hours of daylight. December brings the shortest days of the year, often accompanied by long, icy nights. The festive city sparkles under a winter walk, completing the weather cycle and bidding farewell to the year.

Temperature

Lawrence in December experiences a subtle temperature decline, with average high-temperatures reducing from a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C) in November to a cold 41°F (5°C). In the month of December, Lawrence records a consistent average low-temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 72%.

Rainfall

In Lawrence, in December, it is raining for 5 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Lawrence, during the entire year, the rain falls for 119.9 days and collects up to 21.1" (536mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Lawrence, during December, snow falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of snow. In Lawrence, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.1 days and aggregates up to 5.55" (141mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.5h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Updated: Jul 1, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in December, in Lawrence, is 41°F (5°C), while the average low-temperature is 27.5°F (-2.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is estimated at 96.8°F (36°C).

In Lawrence, Kansas, the average relative humidity in December is 72%.

In December, the rain falls for 5 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Lawrence, during December, snow falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 9h and 29min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk 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

53.2°F

41°F

37.8°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

10.7mph

10.1mph

10.6mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

22.5

23.1

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Lawrence, KS

Average high temperature in December: 41°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).

Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Lawrence, 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).

Average wind speed in December
Lawrence, KS

Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Lawrence, KS

Average humidity in December: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Lawrence, KS

Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
Lawrence, KS

Average rainfall days in December: 5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lawrence, KS

Average snowfall in December: 0.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lawrence, KS

Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min

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 30min).

Average sunshine in December: 5h and 30min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lawrence, KS

Average sunshine days in December: 23 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Lawrence, KS

Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Lawrence, KS

Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Lawrence, 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).