December weather forecastMedicine Lodge, KS
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Medicine Lodge, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45.5°F (7.5°C) and 29.3°F (-1.5°C).Temperature
As November transitions into December, Medicine Lodge sees a drop in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a moderate 56.5°F (13.6°C) 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
The average relative humidity in December is 65%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 4.9 days. Throughout December, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 119.9 rainfall days, and 22.48" (571mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 2.4 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is accumulated. 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, in Medicine Lodge, 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Medicine Lodge, KS
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 36min
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 24min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
