December weather forecast
Powhattan, KS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Powhattan, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Temperature

The onset of December is marked by a decrease in temperature, transitioning from a cool 51.4°F (10.8°C) in November to a wintry 38.5°F (3.6°C). December is noted for a mean low-temperature of 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In Powhattan, in December, during 5.1 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Powhattan, Kansas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 123.6 days and collects up to 25.47" (647mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Powhattan, Kansas, during December, snow falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 22.1 snowfall days, and 8.62" (219mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Powhattan, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Powhattan, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Powhattan is 5.5h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Powhattan. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Powhattan in December?

In Powhattan, in December, the average high-temperature is 38.5°F (3.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 25.5°F (-3.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Powhattan?

In December, the average relative humidity in Powhattan is 74%.

How many days does it rain in December in Powhattan?

In December, in Powhattan, Kansas, the rain falls for 5.1 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Powhattan in December?

In Powhattan, during December, snow falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Powhattan?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Powhattan have in December?

In Powhattan, Kansas, the average day length in December is 9h and 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Powhattan?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Powhattan?

In Powhattan, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Powhattan?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Powhattan?

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

Average temperature in December - Powhattan, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Powhattan, KS

Average pressure in December - Powhattan, 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 (29.87"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Powhattan, KS

Average wind speed in December - Powhattan, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Powhattan, KS

Average humidity in December - Powhattan, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

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Average rainfall in December
Powhattan, KS

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.71").

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Average rainfall days in December
Powhattan, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Powhattan, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Powhattan, KS

Average snowfall in December - Powhattan, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Powhattan, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Powhattan, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 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
Powhattan, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Powhattan, KS
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Powhattan, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Powhattan, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Powhattan, KS

Average UV index in December - Powhattan, KS
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
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
Powhattan, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Powhattan, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in December
Powhattan, KS

Average visibility in December - Powhattan, 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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