December weather forecastWichita, KS
December
Weather in December
December in Wichita sees the full onset of winter, with notably cold temperatures and increased snowfall. The winter chill quickly sets in as the month progresses. December offers brief daylight hours, fewer hours of sunshine, and some of the coldest nights of the year. Despite the cold weather, holiday festivities bring warmth and cheer to the city. December stands out with a notably low-average maximum high temperature of 44.4°F (6.9°C), consolidating its position as one of the coldest months in the year in Wichita.Temperature
In Wichita, the beginning of December is marked by a lowered average high-temperature, shifting from November's mild 55.9°F (13.3°C) to a frosty 44.4°F (6.9°C). Throughout the month of December, Wichita observes an average nighttime temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).Humidity
In Wichita, Kansas, the average relative humidity in December is 68%.Rainfall
December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.7 days and accumulates 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 1.9 days. Throughout December, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 11 snowfall days, and 3.74" (95mm) of snow is accumulated.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 7:26 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 6.2h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Wichita, KS
- Average high temperature in December: 44.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 28.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Wichita, 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
Wichita, KS
- Average wind speed in December: 10.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Wichita, KS
- Average humidity in December: 68%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (72%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (60%).
Average rainfall in December
Wichita, KS
- Average rainfall in December: 0.39"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.39").
Average rainfall days in December
Wichita, KS
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.7 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (12.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Wichita, KS
- Average snowfall in December: 0.39"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Wichita, KS
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3 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
Wichita, 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 month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Wichita, KS
- Average sunshine days in December: 25.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (25.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Wichita, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Wichita, KS
- Average cloud cover in December: 31
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 20).
Average visibility in December
Wichita, 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).
