December weather forecast
West Mineral, KS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in West Mineral, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Temperature

December involves a decrease in temperature, down from a moderate 56.1°F (13.4°C) in November to a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C). An average low-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) is noted during the month of December.

Humidity

In West Mineral, the average relative humidity in December is 73%.

Rainfall

In West Mineral, during December, the rain falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation. In West Mineral, during the entire year, the rain falls for 141.7 days and collects up to 30.67" (779mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, May, November and December are months with snowfall in West Mineral. In December, in West Mineral, it is snowing for 2 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is accumulated. In West Mineral, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.6 days and aggregates up to 4.33" (110mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in West Mineral, Kansas, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in West Mineral is 5.7h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in West Mineral. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in West Mineral?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in West Mineral during December are 45.5°F (7.5°C) and 31.5°F (-0.3°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is evaluated at 100.4°F (38°C).

What is the average humidity in December in West Mineral?

The average relative humidity in December in West Mineral is 73%.

How many days does it rain in December in West Mineral?

In December, the rain falls for 7 days. Throughout December, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in West Mineral?

In West Mineral, Kansas, during December, snow falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in West Mineral?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in West Mineral, Kansas.

How many hours of daylight does West Mineral have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in West Mineral?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, in West Mineral, Kansas, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does West Mineral have in December?

In West Mineral, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in West Mineral?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in West Mineral.

What is the UV index reading in December in West Mineral?

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

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
West Mineral, KS

Average pressure in December - West Mineral, KS
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
West Mineral, KS

Average wind speed in December - West Mineral, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
West Mineral, KS

Average humidity in December - West Mineral, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
West Mineral, KS

Average rainfall in December - West Mineral, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.35").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (1.38").

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Average rainfall days in December
West Mineral, KS

Average rainfall days in December - West Mineral, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
West Mineral, KS

Average snowfall in December - West Mineral, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
West Mineral, KS

Average snowfall days in December - West Mineral, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
West Mineral, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - West Mineral, 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: 5h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
West Mineral, KS

Average sunshine days in December - West Mineral, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
West Mineral, KS

Average UV index in December - West Mineral, KS
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
West Mineral, KS

Average cloud cover in December - West Mineral, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 38

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 24).

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Average visibility in December
West Mineral, KS

Average visibility in December - West Mineral, 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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