December weather forecastMahaska, KS
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Mahaska, Kansas, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and max 37.8°F (3.2°C).Temperature
The commencement of December indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's cool 51.3°F (10.7°C) to an icy 37.8°F (3.2°C). Mahaska throughout December, experiences an average nighttime temperature of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 73%.Rainfall
In Mahaska, Kansas, during December, the rain falls for 4.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation. In Mahaska, during the entire year, the rain falls for 114.7 days and collects up to 19.65" (499mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Mahaska, in December, during 4.9 snowfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 24.2 snowfall days, and 6.97" (177mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Mahaska, the average sunshine in December is 5.6h.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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Mahaska, KS
- Average high temperature in December: 37.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Mahaska, 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 (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Mahaska, KS
- Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8mph).
Average humidity in December
Mahaska, KS
- Average humidity in December: 73%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (63%).
Average rainfall in December
Mahaska, KS
- Average rainfall in December: 1.14"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.51").
Average rainfall days in December
Mahaska, KS
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Mahaska, KS
- Average snowfall in December: 1.14"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Mahaska, KS
- Average snowfall days in December: 4.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mahaska, KS
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 24min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Mahaska, KS
- Average sunshine days in December: 21.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Mahaska, 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
Mahaska, KS
- Average cloud cover in December: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility in December
Mahaska, 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).
