December weather forecast
Oskaloosa, KS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Oskaloosa, Kansas, with an average temperature varying between 41°F (5°C) and 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

Temperature

In Oskaloosa, the beginning of December is marked by a lowered average high-temperature, shifting from November's cool 52.9°F (11.6°C) to a wintry 41°F (5°C). An average minimum temperature of 27.1°F (-2.7°C) is recorded in Oskaloosa during the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 5.3 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Oskaloosa, there are 131.2 rainfall days, and 25.47" (647mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, in Oskaloosa, it is snowing for 3 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is accumulated. In Oskaloosa, Kansas, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.2 days and aggregates up to 7.01" (178mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Oskaloosa, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Oskaloosa, Kansas, is 5.5h.

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 low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Oskaloosa in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Oskaloosa, is 41°F (5°C), while the average low-temperature is 27.1°F (-2.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is estimated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Oskaloosa?

In Oskaloosa, the average relative humidity in December is 73%.

How many days does it rain in December in Oskaloosa?

In Oskaloosa, during December, the rain falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Oskaloosa in December?

In Oskaloosa, in December, during 3 snowfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Oskaloosa?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Oskaloosa, Kansas.

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

In Oskaloosa, the average day length in December is 9h and 28min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Oskaloosa?

On the first day of December in Oskaloosa, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Oskaloosa have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Oskaloosa?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Oskaloosa?

In Oskaloosa, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Oskaloosa, KS

Average temperature in December - Oskaloosa, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 41°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Oskaloosa, KS

Average pressure in December - Oskaloosa, KS
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Oskaloosa, KS

Average wind speed in December - Oskaloosa, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Oskaloosa, KS

Average humidity in December - Oskaloosa, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (69%).

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Average rainfall in December
Oskaloosa, KS

Average rainfall in December - Oskaloosa, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").

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Average rainfall days in December
Oskaloosa, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Oskaloosa, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Oskaloosa, KS

Average snowfall in December - Oskaloosa, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.91"

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
Oskaloosa, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Oskaloosa, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5 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
Oskaloosa, KS

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

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 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Oskaloosa, KS

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

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Oskaloosa, KS

Average UV index in December - Oskaloosa, 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
Oskaloosa, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Oskaloosa, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in December
Oskaloosa, KS

Average visibility in December - Oskaloosa, 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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