December weather forecast
Scammon, KS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Scammon, Kansas, with an average temperature ranging between min 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and max 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Temperature

December's arrival corresponds with a decrease in average high-temperatures, from November's mild 56.1°F (13.4°C) to a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C). In December, the temperature in Scammon drops to an average of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 73%.

Rainfall

In Scammon, in December, during 7 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Scammon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 141.7 days and collects up to 30.67" (779mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Scammon are January through March, May, November and December. In Scammon, during December, snow falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of snow. In Scammon, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.6 days and aggregates up to 4.33" (110mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Scammon, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Scammon, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.7h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Scammon. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Scammon in December?

In Scammon, 45.5°F (7.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 31.5°F (-0.3°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 100.4°F (38°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Scammon?

In December, the average relative humidity in Scammon is 73%.

How many days does it rain in December in Scammon?

In Scammon, during December, the rain falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Scammon in December?

In Scammon, Kansas, in December, during 2 snowfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Scammon?

The month with the shortest days in Scammon is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Scammon have in December?

In Scammon, Kansas, the average day length in December is 9h and 39min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Scammon?

On the first day of December in Scammon, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Scammon have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Scammon, Kansas, is 5.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Scammon?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Scammon?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Scammon, KS

Average temperature in December - Scammon, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Scammon, KS

Average pressure in December - Scammon, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Scammon, KS

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Scammon, KS

Average humidity in December - Scammon, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Scammon, KS

Average rainfall in December - Scammon, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.35").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (1.38").

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Average rainfall days in December
Scammon, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Scammon, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Scammon, KS

Average snowfall in December - Scammon, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Scammon, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Scammon, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Scammon, 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: 5h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Scammon, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Scammon, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Scammon, KS

Average UV index in December - Scammon, 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 and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Scammon, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Scammon, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 38

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 24).

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Average visibility in December
Scammon, KS

Average visibility in December - Scammon, 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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