December weather forecast
Penalosa, KS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Penalosa, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 44.2°F (6.8°C) and an average low of 28°F (-2.2°C).

Temperature

Penalosa's December weather shows a moderate shift in high-temperatures, falling from November's refreshing 55.8°F (13.2°C) to a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C). The average temperature during December nights dips to a freezing cold 28°F (-2.2°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 67%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3 days. Throughout December, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Penalosa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 92.5 days and collects up to 11.93" (303mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Penalosa, during December, snow falls for 1.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Penalosa, there are 10 snowfall days, and 2.56" (65mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Penalosa, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:24 pm CST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 6.3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Penalosa.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Penalosa?

In Penalosa, 44.2°F (6.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 28°F (-2.2°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Penalosa?

In Penalosa, the average relative humidity in December is 67%.

How much does it rain in Penalosa in December?

In Penalosa, Kansas, in December, during 3 rainfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Penalosa in December?

In Penalosa, in December, snow falls for 1.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Penalosa?

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

How many hours of daylight does Penalosa have in December?

In December, the average day length in Penalosa is 9h and 37min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Penalosa?

On the first day of December in Penalosa, Kansas, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:24 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Penalosa?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 6.3h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Penalosa?

The average sunshine duration in December in Penalosa, Kansas, is 6.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Penalosa?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Penalosa?

In Penalosa, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Penalosa, KS

Average temperature in December - Penalosa, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Penalosa, KS

Average pressure in December - Penalosa, 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
Penalosa, KS

Average wind speed in December - Penalosa, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Penalosa, KS

Average humidity in December - Penalosa, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (58%).

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Average rainfall in December
Penalosa, KS

Average rainfall in December - Penalosa, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").

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Average rainfall days in December
Penalosa, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Penalosa, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (11.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Penalosa, KS

Average snowfall in December - Penalosa, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.83").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Penalosa, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Penalosa, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.4 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
Penalosa, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Penalosa, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Penalosa, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Penalosa, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 26 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (26.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (16.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Penalosa, KS

Average UV index in December - Penalosa, 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
Penalosa, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Penalosa, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 36).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 20).

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Average visibility in December
Penalosa, KS

Average visibility in December - Penalosa, 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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