December weather forecast
Medicine Lodge, KS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Medicine Lodge, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45.5°F (7.5°C) and 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Temperature

During the transition into December, Medicine Lodge observes a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a moderate 56.5°F (13.6°C) in November to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). In the month of December, Medicine Lodge witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 65%.

Rainfall

In Medicine Lodge, in December, during 4.9 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Medicine Lodge, during the entire year, the rain falls for 119.9 days and collects up to 22.48" (571mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in Medicine Lodge. In Medicine Lodge, in December, snow falls for 2.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.71" (18mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 14.5 snowfall days, and 5.83" (148mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:27 pm CST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 6.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Medicine Lodge.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Medicine Lodge in December?

In Medicine Lodge, 45.5°F (7.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 29.3°F (-1.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Medicine Lodge?

The average relative humidity in December in Medicine Lodge is 65%.

How many days does it rain in December in Medicine Lodge?

In Medicine Lodge, Kansas, in December, it is raining for 4.9 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Medicine Lodge?

In December, in Medicine Lodge, it is snowing for 2.4 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Medicine Lodge?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Medicine Lodge?

In Medicine Lodge, the average day length in December is 9h and 39min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Medicine Lodge?

On the first day of December in Medicine Lodge, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:27 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Medicine Lodge?

The months with the least sunshine in Medicine Lodge are January and December, with an average of 6.4h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Medicine Lodge have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Medicine Lodge?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Medicine Lodge?

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

Average temperature in December - Medicine Lodge, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°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 (27.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Medicine Lodge, KS

Average pressure in December - Medicine Lodge, 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
Medicine Lodge, KS

Average wind speed in December - Medicine Lodge, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Medicine Lodge, KS

Average humidity in December - Medicine Lodge, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 65%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (56%).

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Average rainfall in December
Medicine Lodge, KS

Average rainfall in December - Medicine Lodge, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.21").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.79").

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Average rainfall days in December
Medicine Lodge, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Medicine Lodge, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Medicine Lodge, KS

Average snowfall in December - Medicine Lodge, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Medicine Lodge, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Medicine Lodge, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Medicine Lodge, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Medicine Lodge, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Medicine Lodge, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Medicine Lodge, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Medicine Lodge, KS

Average UV index in December - Medicine Lodge, KS
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Medicine Lodge, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Medicine Lodge, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 27

The months with the most cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 34).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 19).

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Average visibility in December
Medicine Lodge, KS

Average visibility in December - Medicine Lodge, 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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