December weather forecastWellington, KS
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Wellington, Kansas, with temperature in the range of an average high of 45.5°F (7.5°C) and an average low of 29.5°F (-1.4°C).Temperature
The arrival of December indicates a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderate 56.5°F (13.6°C) in November to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). During December, the average low-temperature is recorded at a subzero cold 29.5°F (-1.4°C).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. Throughout the year, there are 10.8 snowfall days, and 4.45" (113mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Wellington is December, 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, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:22 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 6.2h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Wellington, KS
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 36min
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 12min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
