December weather forecast
Alma, KS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Alma, Kansas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and 39.9°F (4.4°C).

Temperature

The decrease of average high-temperatures is mild in December, with a decline from a fresh 52.9°F (11.6°C) in November to a cold 39.9°F (4.4°C). An average low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) is noted during the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 72%.

Rainfall

In Alma, during December, the rain falls for 5.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 123.7 rainfall days, and 24.37" (619mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Alma, Kansas, during December, snow falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Alma, there are 16.8 snowfall days, and 7.09" (180mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Jul 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Alma, is 39.9°F (4.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 26.1°F (-3.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Alma is 72%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Alma, during December, the rain falls for 5.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Alma, the average day length in December is 9h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Alma have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Alma, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Alma, KS

Average temperature in December - Alma, 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).

Average pressure in December
Alma, KS

Average pressure in December - Alma, 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
Alma, KS

Average wind speed in December - Alma, 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).

Average humidity in December
Alma, KS

Average humidity in December - Alma, 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%).

Average rainfall in December
Alma, KS

Average rainfall in December - Alma, 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").

Average rainfall days in December
Alma, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Alma, 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).

Average snowfall in December
Alma, KS

Average snowfall in December - Alma, 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").

Average snowfall days in December
Alma, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Alma, 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).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Alma, KS
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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 30min).

  • 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).

Average sunshine days in December
Alma, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Alma, 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).

Average UV index in December
Alma, KS

Average UV index in December - Alma, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Alma, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Alma, 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).

Average visibility in December
Alma, KS

Average visibility in December - Alma, 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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