December weather forecastSterling, KS
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Sterling, Kansas, with temperature in the range of an average high of 43°F (6.1°C) and an average low of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).Temperature
Sterling experiences a temperature shift at the start of December, with average high-temperatures adjusting from a cool 55°F (12.8°C) in November to a frosty 43°F (6.1°C). During December, Sterling's temperature falls to a steady low-temperature average of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).Humidity
In Sterling, the average relative humidity in December is 68%.Rainfall
In Sterling, in December, it is raining for 4.1 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Sterling, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.9 days and collects up to 21.06" (535mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Sterling, during December, snow falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 15.7 snowfall days, and 7.24" (184mm) 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 7:31 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:23 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 6.3h.UV index
January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Sterling. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Sterling, KS
- Average high temperature in December: 43°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 27.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Sterling, 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
Sterling, KS
- Average wind speed in December: 11mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Sterling, KS
- Average humidity in December: 68%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (59%).
Average rainfall in December
Sterling, KS
- Average rainfall in December: 1.02"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.82").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.67").
Average rainfall days in December
Sterling, KS
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Sterling, KS
- Average snowfall in December: 0.94"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Sterling, KS
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.8 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
Sterling, 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: 6h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Sterling, KS
- Average sunshine days in December: 23.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Sterling, KS
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Sterling, KS
- Average cloud cover in December: 30
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 36).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 20).
Average visibility in December
Sterling, 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).
