December weather forecastVinton, KS

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Vinton, Kansas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 46°F (7.8°C) and 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Temperature

Vinton in December undergoes a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from November's mild 56.8°F (13.8°C) to a frosty 46°F (7.8°C). Vinton records a consistent low-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) during December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 68%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.4 days and accumulates 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Vinton, in December, snow falls for 1.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Vinton, during the entire year, snow falls for 7 days and aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 6.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Vinton, is 46°F (7.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 30.6°F (-0.8°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

In December, the average relative humidity is 68%.

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.4 days and accumulates 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation.

In Vinton, during December, the rain falls for 3.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation.

In Vinton, in December, snow falls for 1.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In December, the average day length in Vinton is 9h and 40min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.1h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Vinton, KS

  • Average high temperature in December: 46°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 (44.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Vinton, 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
Vinton, KS

  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Vinton, KS

  • Average humidity in December: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and October (65%).

Average rainfall in December
Vinton, KS

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.31").

Average rainfall days in December
Vinton, KS

  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Vinton, KS

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Vinton, KS

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.6 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
Vinton, KS

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min

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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 6min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Vinton, KS

  • Average sunshine days in December: 25.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (15.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Vinton, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Vinton, KS

  • Average cloud cover in December: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in December
Vinton, 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).