December weather forecast
Wheaton, KS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Wheaton, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and an average low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Wheaton experiences a modest temperature adjustment, with the average high-temperature receding from a cool 52.9°F (11.6°C) in November to an icy 39.9°F (4.4°C). In December, Wheaton records an average nighttime temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 72%.

Rainfall

In Wheaton, in December, during 5.2 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 123.7 rainfall days, and 24.37" (619mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Wheaton, in December, during 3.5 snowfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Wheaton, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.8 days and aggregates up to 7.09" (180mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Wheaton is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.7h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Wheaton. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Wheaton during December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Wheaton, is 39.9°F (4.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 26.1°F (-3.3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Wheaton?

In December, the average relative humidity in Wheaton, Kansas, is 72%.

How much does it rain in Wheaton in December?

In Wheaton, in December, it is raining for 5.2 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Wheaton?

In Wheaton, during December, snow falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Wheaton?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

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

In Wheaton, Kansas, the average day length in December is 9h and 26min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Wheaton?

On the first day of December in Wheaton, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Wheaton have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Wheaton, Kansas, is 5.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Wheaton?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Wheaton?

In Wheaton, Kansas, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Wheaton, KS

Average temperature in December - Wheaton, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Wheaton, KS

Average pressure in December - Wheaton, 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
Wheaton, KS

Average wind speed in December - Wheaton, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Wheaton, KS

Average humidity in December - Wheaton, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).

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Average rainfall in December
Wheaton, KS

Average rainfall in December - Wheaton, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.06").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.71").

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Average rainfall days in December
Wheaton, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Wheaton, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Wheaton, KS

Average snowfall in December - Wheaton, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.81").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Wheaton, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Wheaton, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Wheaton, KS
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • 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 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Wheaton, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Wheaton, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13 days).

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Average UV index in December
Wheaton, KS

Average UV index in December - Wheaton, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Wheaton, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Wheaton, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 24).

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Average visibility in December
Wheaton, KS

Average visibility in December - Wheaton, 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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