December weather forecast
Arcadia, KS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Arcadia, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between min 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and max 45°F (7.2°C).

Temperature

During Arcadia's transition into December, the average high-temperature lessens, moving from a moderate 55.6°F (13.1°C) in November to a chilly 45°F (7.2°C). Throughout the month of December, Arcadia witnesses an average temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 73%.

Rainfall

In Arcadia, in December, it is raining for 5.4 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 131.1 rainfall days, and 26.65" (677mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Arcadia, Kansas, are January through March, May, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 2.4 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 12.5 snowfall days, and 4.37" (111mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Arcadia, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Arcadia is 5.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Arcadia?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Arcadia, is 45°F (7.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 30.7°F (-0.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is estimated at 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Arcadia?

In December, the average relative humidity in Arcadia, Kansas, is 73%.

How much does it rain in Arcadia in December?

In December, in Arcadia, the rain falls for 5.4 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Arcadia?

In Arcadia, Kansas, during December, snow falls for 2.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Arcadia?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Arcadia, Kansas.

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

In Arcadia, Kansas, the average day length in December is 9h and 37min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Arcadia?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, in Arcadia, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Arcadia?

In Arcadia, Kansas, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.6h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in December in Arcadia?

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

Average temperature in December - Arcadia, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 45°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 (41.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Arcadia, KS

Average pressure in December - Arcadia, KS
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Arcadia, KS

Average wind speed in December - Arcadia, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (11.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Arcadia, KS

Average humidity in December - Arcadia, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Arcadia, KS

Average rainfall in December - Arcadia, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.02").

Average rainfall days in December
Arcadia, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Arcadia, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (5.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Arcadia, KS

Average snowfall in December - Arcadia, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.73").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Arcadia, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Arcadia, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Arcadia, KS
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

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: 5h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Arcadia, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Arcadia, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Arcadia, KS

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

Average cloud cover in December
Arcadia, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Arcadia, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Arcadia, KS

Average visibility in December - Arcadia, 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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