December weather forecast
Preston, KS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Preston, Kansas, with an average temperature ranging between min 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and max 44.4°F (6.9°C).

Temperature

December suggests a modest reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from a refreshing 55.9°F (13.3°C) in November to a chilly 44.4°F (6.9°C). In the month of December, Preston's average low-temperature falls to a freezing cold 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 65%.

Rainfall

In December, in Preston, the rain falls for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Preston, during the entire year, the rain falls for 107.1 days and collects up to 20.08" (510mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Preston, in December, during 3.1 snowfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Preston, there are 14.3 snowfall days, and 6.1" (155mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:25 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Preston in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Preston, is 44.4°F (6.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 28.2°F (-2.1°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Preston?

In December, the average relative humidity in Preston is 65%.

How many days does it rain in December in Preston?

In Preston, during December, the rain falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Preston?

In Preston, Kansas, in December, during 3.1 snowfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Preston?

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

How many hours of daylight does Preston have in December?

The average day length in December in Preston, Kansas, is 9h and 36min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Preston?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, in Preston, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:25 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Preston?

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 Preston?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Preston?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Preston?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Preston, Kansas, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Preston, KS

Average temperature in December - Preston, 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).

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Average pressure in December
Preston, KS

Average pressure in December - Preston, 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
Preston, KS

Average wind speed in December - Preston, 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).

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Average humidity in December
Preston, KS

Average humidity in December - Preston, 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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Preston, KS

Average rainfall in December - Preston, 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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Preston, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Preston, 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).

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Average snowfall in December
Preston, KS

Average snowfall in December - Preston, 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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Preston, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Preston, 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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Preston, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Preston, 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 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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Preston, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Preston, 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).

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Average UV index in December
Preston, KS

Average UV index in December - Preston, 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
Preston, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Preston, 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).

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Average visibility in December
Preston, KS

Average visibility in December - Preston, 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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