Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
In the transition to December, Salina observes a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 47.7°F (8.7°C) in November to an icy 35.2°F (1.8°C). An average low-temperature of 24.1°F (-4.4°C) marks the month of December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Salina is 79%.Rainfall
The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 7.1 days and accumulates 1.18" (30mm) of rain.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Salina, in December, during 6.5 snowfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Salina, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.1 days and aggregates up to 14.33" (364mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.5h.UV index
In Salina, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Average temperature in December
Salina, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 35.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 24.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Salina, IA
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Salina, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).
Average humidity in December
Salina, IA
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Salina, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.18"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.45").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (1.18").
Average rainfall days in December
Salina, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Salina, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 1.65"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (4.33").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Salina, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 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
Salina, IA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Salina, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 18 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).
Average UV index in December
Salina, IA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Salina, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Salina, IA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (5mi).
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