December weather forecast
Marion, KS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Marion, Kansas, with an average temperature ranging between max 42.3°F (5.7°C) and min 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Temperature

As December arrives, Marion's weather displays a decrease in high-temperatures, transitioning from November's fresh 54.7°F (12.6°C) to an icy 42.3°F (5.7°C). Marion, during the month of December, experiences an average low-temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Marion is 69%.

Rainfall

In Marion, in December, it is raining for 4.3 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Marion, there are 121.7 rainfall days, and 23.58" (599mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Marion are January through April, October through December. In Marion, Kansas, in December, snow falls for 3.6 days, with typically accumulated 1.06" (27mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Marion, there are 18.5 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 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of December, in Marion, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Marion during December?

In December, in Marion, the average high-temperature is 42.3°F (5.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 27.9°F (-2.3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Marion?

The average relative humidity in December is 69%.

How many days does it rain in December in Marion?

In Marion, Kansas, in December, during 4.3 rainfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Marion?

In Marion, in December, snow falls for 3.6 days, with typically accumulated 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Marion?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

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

In December, the average day length is 9h and 33min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Marion?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Marion have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Marion is 6h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Marion?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Marion, KS

Average temperature in December - Marion, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).

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Average pressure in December
Marion, KS

Average pressure in December - Marion, 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
Marion, KS

Average wind speed in December - Marion, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Marion, KS

Average humidity in December - Marion, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (63%).

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Average rainfall in December
Marion, KS

Average rainfall in December - Marion, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").

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Average rainfall days in December
Marion, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Marion, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Marion, KS

Average snowfall in December - Marion, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Marion, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Marion, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.8 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
Marion, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Marion, KS
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Marion, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Marion, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Marion, KS

Average UV index in December - Marion, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Marion, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Marion, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 22).

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Average visibility in December
Marion, KS

Average visibility in December - Marion, 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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