December weather forecastMaple Hill, KS

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Maple Hill, Kansas, with an average temperature varying between 40.1°F (4.5°C) and 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Temperature

As December commences, the average high-temperature shows a reduction, transitioning from a cool 53.1°F (11.7°C) in November to an icy 40.1°F (4.5°C). During December, Maple Hill observes a consistent average nighttime temperature of 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 72%.

Rainfall

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 4.2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Maple Hill, during December, snow falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of snow. In Maple Hill, during the entire year, snow falls for 17.9 days and aggregates up to 6.61" (168mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Maple Hill, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during December is 40.1°F (4.5°C) and the low-temperature is 26.2°F (-3.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is estimated at 96.8°F (36°C).

In December, the average relative humidity is 72%.

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 4.2 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of rain.

In Maple Hill, during December, the rain falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

In Maple Hill, Kansas, in December, snow falls for 3.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.83" (21mm) of snow.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

In Maple Hill, the average day length in December is 9h and 29min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, in Maple Hill, Kansas, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

In Maple Hill, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.6h.

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

In Maple Hill, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Maple Hill, KS

  • Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Maple Hill, 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 (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Maple Hill, KS

  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Maple Hill, KS

  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

Average rainfall in December
Maple Hill, KS

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
Maple Hill, KS

  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Maple Hill, KS

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Maple Hill, KS

  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Maple Hill, 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 36min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Maple Hill, KS

  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Maple Hill, 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
Maple Hill, KS

  • Average cloud cover in December: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
Maple Hill, 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).