December weather forecastPrescott, KS
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Prescott, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 44.2°F (6.8°C) and 29.7°F (-1.3°C).Temperature
In December, the average high-temperature decreases from a fresh 54.7°F (12.6°C) in November to a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C). December witnesses an average low-temperature hovering around a freezing cold 29.7°F (-1.3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 72%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 5.8 days. Throughout December, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Prescott, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.7 days and collects up to 29.06" (738mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Prescott, in December, snow falls for 2.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 11.3 snowfall days, and 4.45" (113mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Prescott, the average sunshine in December is 5.6h.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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Prescott, KS
- Average high temperature in December: 44.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 29.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Prescott, KS
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Prescott, KS
- Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).
Average humidity in December
Prescott, KS
- Average humidity in December: 72%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Prescott, KS
- Average rainfall in December: 1.3"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.16").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").
Average rainfall days in December
Prescott, KS
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (5.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Prescott, KS
- Average snowfall in December: 0.51"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Prescott, KS
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Prescott, KS
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 36min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Prescott, KS
- Average sunshine days in December: 22.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Prescott, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Prescott, KS
- Average cloud cover in December: 39
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility in December
Prescott, 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).
