December weather forecastPratt, KS
December
Weather in December
December in Pratt, Kansas, heralds the beginning of the winter season, marked by low temperatures and short daylight hours. Snow restarts its dance with an average value of around 0.75" (19mm), signifying a white Christmas. The city also records lower daylight hours, while the cooler winds add to the winter feel. The scintillating festive decorations, splendid holiday lights, and vibrant celebrations bring the city alive. December's blend of winter chills and festive cheers gives Pratt an enchanting end to the year.Temperature
The shift to December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature in Pratt, Kansas, falling from a refreshing 55.9°F (13.3°C) in November to a frosty 44.4°F (6.9°C). An average low-temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) is recorded in the month of December.Humidity
In Pratt, the average relative humidity in December is 65%.Rainfall
In Pratt, in December, it is raining for 3.7 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Pratt, Kansas, there are 107.1 rainfall days, and 20.08" (510mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Pratt, during December, snow falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 14.3 snowfall days, and 6.1" (155mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Pratt.On the first day of December in Pratt, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:26 pm CST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine in Pratt are January and December, with an average of 6.3h of sunshine.UV index
January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Pratt, KS
- Average high temperature in December: 44.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 28.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Pratt, 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
Pratt, KS
- Average wind speed in December: 11.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Pratt, KS
- Average humidity in December: 65%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (66%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (57%).
Average rainfall in December
Pratt, KS
- Average rainfall in December: 0.94"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.7").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.67").
Average rainfall days in December
Pratt, KS
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Pratt, KS
- Average snowfall in December: 0.75"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.89").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Pratt, KS
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.1 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
Pratt, 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 18min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Pratt, KS
- Average sunshine days in December: 24.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Pratt, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Pratt, KS
- Average cloud cover in December: 28
The months with the most cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 34).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 20).
Average visibility in December
Pratt, 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).
