December weather forecastScranton, KS
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Scranton, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between max 41.5°F (5.3°C) and min 27.7°F (-2.4°C).Temperature
A moderate decline in the average high-temperature is seen during December, decreasing from a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C) in November to an icy 41.5°F (5.3°C). Scranton's average low-temperature during December nights is observed to be a freezing cold 27.7°F (-2.4°C).Humidity
In Scranton, the average relative humidity in December is 71%.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall in Scranton, Kansas, is December, when the rain falls for 3.4 days and typically collects 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Scranton are January through March, October through December. In Scranton, during December, snow falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Scranton, Kansas, there are 12 snowfall days, and 2.17" (55mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of December in Scranton, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Scranton is 5.7h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Scranton are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Scranton, KS
- Average high temperature in December: 41.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 27.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Scranton, 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 (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Scranton, KS
- Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Scranton, KS
- Average humidity in December: 71%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).
Average rainfall in December
Scranton, KS
- Average rainfall in December: 0.28"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.28").
Average rainfall days in December
Scranton, KS
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Scranton, KS
- Average snowfall in December: 0.35"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Scranton, KS
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Scranton, KS
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min
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 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 42min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Scranton, KS
- Average sunshine days in December: 24.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (15.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Scranton, KS
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Scranton, KS
- Average cloud cover in December: 37
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility in December
Scranton, 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).
