December weather forecast
Americus, KS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Americus, Kansas, with an average temperature varying between 42.4°F (5.8°C) and 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Temperature

December's onset corresponds with a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) in November to a cold 42.4°F (5.8°C). Throughout the month of December, Americus reports a steady low-temperature average of 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Humidity

In Americus, the average relative humidity in December is 70%.

Rainfall

In December, in Americus, the rain falls for 5.1 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Americus, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131.6 days and collects up to 28.03" (712mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Americus, in December, during 3.7 snowfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 17.8 snowfall days, and 7.6" (193mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Americus, the average sunshine in December is 5.9h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

The high-temperature during December is 42.4°F (5.8°C) and the low-temperature is 28.2°F (-2.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Americus, the average relative humidity in December is 70%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Americus, in December, it is raining for 5.1 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, in Americus, it is snowing for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) 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.

How many hours of daylight does Americus have in December?

In Americus, the average day length in December is 9h and 32min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Americus have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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 December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Americus, KS

Average temperature in December - Americus, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.4°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 (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Americus, KS

Average pressure in December - Americus, 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 (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Americus, KS

Average wind speed in December - Americus, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Americus, KS

Average humidity in December - Americus, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

Average rainfall in December
Americus, KS

Average rainfall in December - Americus, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.59").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.83").

Average rainfall days in December
Americus, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Americus, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Americus, KS

Average snowfall in December - Americus, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Americus, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Americus, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Americus, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Americus, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Americus, KS

Average UV index in December - Americus, 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
Americus, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Americus, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 36

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
Americus, KS

Average visibility in December - Americus, 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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