December weather forecastPrairie View, KS
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Prairie View, Kansas, with an average temperature varying between 40.1°F (4.5°C) and 24.6°F (-4.1°C).Temperature
With the beginning of December, the average high-temperature shows a decrease, transitioning from a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C) in November to an icy 40.1°F (4.5°C). Prairie View records an average low-temperature of 24.6°F (-4.1°C) throughout the month of December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 68%.Rainfall
In Prairie View, in December, during 3.5 rainfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 109.1 rainfall days, and 17.01" (432mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Prairie View, in December, during 4.1 snowfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Prairie View, during the entire year, snow falls for 23.7 days and aggregates up to 10.31" (262mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Prairie View.On the first day of December in Prairie View, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:23 pm CST.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.1h of sunshine.UV index
January, February, 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 minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Prairie View, KS
- Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 24.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Prairie View, KS
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Prairie View, KS
- Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Prairie View, KS
- Average humidity in December: 68%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (54%).
Average rainfall in December
Prairie View, KS
- Average rainfall in December: 0.75"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").
Average rainfall days in December
Prairie View, KS
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (3.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Prairie View, KS
- Average snowfall in December: 2.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Prairie View, KS
- Average snowfall days in December: 4.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Prairie View, KS
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 24min
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: 6h and 6min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Prairie View, KS
- Average sunshine days in December: 24 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (24 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Prairie View, 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
Prairie View, KS
- Average cloud cover in December: 32
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 20).
Average visibility in December
Prairie View, 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).
