December weather forecastMount Hope, KS

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mount Hope, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 28.4°F (-2°C) and an average high of 44.2°F (6.8°C).

Temperature

Mount Hope's average high-temperature decreases in December, falling from a moderate 55.8°F (13.2°C) in November to a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C). Throughout December, an average low-temperature of 28.4°F (-2°C) is experienced in Mount Hope, Kansas.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.4 days. Throughout December, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is 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 Mount Hope, during December, snow falls for 1.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 10.8 snowfall days, and 3.19" (81mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of December, in Mount Hope, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Mount Hope, Kansas, during December are 44.2°F (6.8°C) and 28.4°F (-2°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

The average relative humidity in December in Mount Hope is 68%.

In Mount Hope, Kansas, in December, during 3.4 rainfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Mount Hope, Kansas, in December, snow falls for 1.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in December is 9h and 35min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, in Mount Hope, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

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

In December, the average sunshine duration in Mount Hope is 6.1h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index 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
Mount Hope, 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).

Average pressure in December
Mount Hope, 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
Mount Hope, 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).

Average humidity in December
Mount Hope, 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%).

Average rainfall in December
Mount Hope, 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").

Average rainfall days in December
Mount Hope, 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).

Average snowfall in December
Mount Hope, 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").

Average snowfall days in December
Mount Hope, 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).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mount Hope, 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 6min

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).

Average sunshine days in December
Mount Hope, 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).

Average UV index in December
Mount Hope, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Mount Hope, 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).

Average visibility in December
Mount Hope, 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).