December weather forecastMadison, KS
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Madison, Kansas, with an average temperature varying between 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and 42.4°F (5.8°C).Temperature
The onset of December entails a temperature shift, as the average high-temperature decreases from a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) in November to a wintry 42.4°F (5.8°C). An average low-temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) is observed in Madison, Kansas, during the December nights.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Madison is 70%.Rainfall
In Madison, during December, the rain falls for 5.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation. In Madison, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131.6 days and collects up to 28.03" (712mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Madison. In Madison, Kansas, in December, snow falls for 3.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.14" (29mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Madison, Kansas, there are 17.8 snowfall days, and 7.6" (193mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 5.9h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Madison are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Madison, KS
- Average high temperature in December: 42.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 28.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Madison, 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 (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Madison, KS
- Average wind speed in December: 10.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Madison, KS
- Average humidity in December: 70%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).
Average rainfall in December
Madison, KS
- Average rainfall in December: 0.91"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.59").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.83").
Average rainfall days in December
Madison, KS
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Madison, KS
- Average snowfall in December: 1.14"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Madison, KS
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.7 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
Madison, 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: 5h and 54min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Madison, KS
- Average sunshine days in December: 21.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Madison, KS
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Madison, KS
- Average cloud cover in December: 36
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility in December
Madison, 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).
