December weather forecast
Maize, KS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Maize, Kansas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.4°F (-2°C) and 44.2°F (6.8°C).

Temperature

Maize's December weather shows a moderate shift in high-temperatures, falling from November's refreshing 55.8°F (13.2°C) to a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C). During December, the nighttime temperature in Maize averages of 28.4°F (-2°C).

Humidity

In Maize, the average relative humidity in December is 68%.

Rainfall

In Maize, in December, during 3.4 rainfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 94.8 rainfall days, and 12.48" (317mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Maize. In Maize, during December, snow falls for 1.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Maize, there are 10.8 snowfall days, and 3.19" (81mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Maize.
On the first day of December in Maize, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Maize are January and December, with an average of 6.1h of sunshine.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Maize during December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Maize, is 44.2°F (6.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 28.4°F (-2°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Maize?

In Maize, the average relative humidity in December is 68%.

How many days does it rain in December in Maize?

In Maize, in December, it is raining for 3.4 days, with typically 0.35" (9mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Maize?

In December, in Maize, Kansas, it is snowing for 1.8 days. Throughout December, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Maize?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Maize?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 36min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Maize?

On the first day of December in Maize, Kansas, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Maize?

January and December, with an average of 6.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Maize, Kansas.

How long on average sun shines in December in Maize?

In Maize, Kansas, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Maize?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Maize?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Maize, Kansas, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Maize, KS

Average temperature in December - Maize, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Maize, KS

Average pressure in December - Maize, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Maize, KS

Average wind speed in December - Maize, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Maize, KS

Average humidity in December - Maize, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (71%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (60%).

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Average rainfall in December
Maize, KS

Average rainfall in December - Maize, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.4").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.31").

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Average rainfall days in December
Maize, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Maize, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Maize, KS

Average snowfall in December - Maize, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.02").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Maize, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Maize, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.5 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
Maize, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Maize, 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: 6h and 1min

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

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Average sunshine days in December
Maize, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Maize, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 25.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (16 days).

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Average UV index in December
Maize, KS

Average UV index in December - Maize, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Maize, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Maize, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 20).

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Average visibility in December
Maize, KS

Average visibility in December - Maize, 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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