December weather forecast
Baxter Springs, KS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Baxter Springs, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 46.4°F (8°C) and an average low of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Temperature

Baxter Springs's average high-temperature decreases in December, falling from a refreshing 56.3°F (13.5°C) in November to a chilly 46.4°F (8°C). During the nights in December, an average low-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) is observed in Baxter Springs, Kansas.

Humidity

In Baxter Springs, the average relative humidity in December is 73%.

Rainfall

In Baxter Springs, Kansas, in December, it is raining for 7 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Baxter Springs, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139.2 days and collects up to 30" (762mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Baxter Springs are January through March, May, November and December. In Baxter Springs, during December, snow falls for 1.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 9.5 snowfall days, and 4.17" (106mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.6h.

UV index

January, February 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 threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Baxter Springs during December are 46.4°F (8°C) and 31.5°F (-0.3°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 102.2°F (39°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 73%.

How much does it rain in Baxter Springs in December?

In Baxter Springs, in December, it is raining for 7 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Baxter Springs in December?

In Baxter Springs, in December, during 1.6 snowfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Baxter Springs, Kansas, the average day length in December is 9h and 40min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Baxter Springs have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Baxter Springs, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Baxter Springs, KS

Average temperature in December - Baxter Springs, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Baxter Springs, KS

Average pressure in December - Baxter Springs, 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
Baxter Springs, KS

Average wind speed in December - Baxter Springs, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Baxter Springs, KS

Average humidity in December - Baxter Springs, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Baxter Springs, KS

Average rainfall in December - Baxter Springs, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.04").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.42").

Average rainfall days in December
Baxter Springs, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Baxter Springs, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Baxter Springs, KS

Average snowfall in December - Baxter Springs, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Baxter Springs, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Baxter Springs, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Baxter Springs, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Baxter Springs, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

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 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Baxter Springs, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Baxter Springs, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Baxter Springs, KS

Average UV index in December - Baxter Springs, 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
Baxter Springs, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Baxter Springs, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 39

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
Baxter Springs, KS

Average visibility in December - Baxter Springs, 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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