December weather forecast
Wellington, KS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Wellington, Kansas, with an average temperature ranging between max 45.5°F (7.5°C) and min 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

Temperature

December's arrival correlates with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from a moderate 56.5°F (13.6°C) in November to a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C). In Wellington, an average nighttime temperature of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) is expected during December.

Humidity

In Wellington, the average relative humidity in December is 68%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.1 days and accumulates 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, October through December are months with snowfall. In Wellington, in December, snow falls for 2 days, with typically accumulated 0.71" (18mm) of snow. In Wellington, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.8 days and aggregates up to 4.45" (113mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of December, in Wellington, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:22 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Wellington is 6.2h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Wellington, Kansas. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Wellington?

The high-temperature, in December, in Wellington, is 45.5°F (7.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 29.5°F (-1.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Wellington?

In Wellington, the average relative humidity in December is 68%.

What is the driest month in Wellington?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.1 days and accumulates 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Wellington?

In Wellington, in December, during 4.1 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Wellington in December?

In Wellington, Kansas, during December, snow falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Wellington?

December has the shortest days of the year in Wellington, Kansas, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Wellington?

The average day length in December is 9h and 39min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Wellington?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:22 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Wellington?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Wellington?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Wellington?

In Wellington, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Wellington, KS

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Wellington, KS

Average pressure in December - Wellington, 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 (29.86"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Wellington, KS

Average wind speed in December - Wellington, 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 (8.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Wellington, KS

Average humidity in December - Wellington, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (61%).

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Average rainfall in December
Wellington, KS

Average rainfall in December - Wellington, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in December
Wellington, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Wellington, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Wellington, KS

Average snowfall in December - Wellington, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.69").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Wellington, KS

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Wellington, 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 1min

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

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Average sunshine days in December
Wellington, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Wellington, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.1 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (24.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Wellington, KS

Average UV index in December - Wellington, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Wellington, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Wellington, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 37).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 20).

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Average visibility in December
Wellington, KS

Average visibility in December - Wellington, 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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