December weather forecast
Longton, KS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Longton, Kansas, with an average temperature varying between 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and 45°F (7.2°C).

Temperature

During the transition into December, Longton observes a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a mild 55.9°F (13.3°C) in November to a frosty 45°F (7.2°C). Longton encounters an average low-temperature of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) during December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Longton is 70%.

Rainfall

In Longton, Kansas, during December, the rain falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Longton, 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 December, it is snowing for 2.5 days. Throughout December, 0.87" (22mm) of snow is accumulated. In Longton, during the entire year, snow falls for 11 days and aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:16 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Longton, 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 Longton. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. 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 Longton?

In December, in Longton, the average high-temperature is 45°F (7.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 30.4°F (-0.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is computed to be 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Longton?

The average relative humidity in December is 70%.

How many days does it rain in December in Longton?

In Longton, Kansas, in December, during 4.8 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Longton?

In Longton, in December, snow falls for 2.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.87" (22mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Longton?

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

How many hours of daylight does Longton have in December?

The average day length in December in Longton is 9h and 38min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Longton?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, in Longton, Kansas, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:16 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Longton?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.8h.

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Longton?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Longton 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
Longton, KS

Average temperature in December - Longton, 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
Longton, KS

Average pressure in December - Longton, 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
Longton, KS

Average wind speed in December - Longton, 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
Longton, KS

Average humidity in December - Longton, 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
Longton, KS

Average rainfall in December - Longton, 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
Longton, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Longton, 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
Longton, KS

Average snowfall in December - Longton, 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
Longton, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Longton, 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
Longton, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Longton, 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
Longton, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Longton, 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
Longton, KS

Average UV index in December - Longton, 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
Longton, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Longton, 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
Longton, KS

Average visibility in December - Longton, 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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