December weather forecast
Belle Plaine, KS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Belle Plaine, Kansas, with an average temperature varying between 45°F (7.2°C) and 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Temperature

As December arrives, Belle Plaine's weather displays a decrease in high-temperatures, transitioning from November's mild 56.3°F (13.5°C) to a chilly 45°F (7.2°C). During the nights in December, an average low-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) is observed.

Humidity

In Belle Plaine, the average relative humidity in December is 68%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 4.3 days and typically collects 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, October through December are months with snowfall in Belle Plaine. In Belle Plaine, in December, snow falls for 2.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.71" (18mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 10.8 snowfall days, and 4.8" (122mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 6.2h.

UV index

January 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 health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
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. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

The high-temperature, in December, in Belle Plaine, records 45°F (7.2°C), while the low-temperature is 29.3°F (-1.5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Belle Plaine, the average relative humidity in December is 68%.

What is the driest month?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.3 days and accumulates 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Belle Plaine, in December, it is raining for 4.3 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Belle Plaine, in December, during 2.1 snowfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Belle Plaine, the average day length in December is 9h and 38min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, in Belle Plaine, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Belle Plaine have in December?

In Belle Plaine, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Belle Plaine, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 45°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

Average pressure in December
Belle Plaine, KS

Average pressure in December - Belle Plaine, 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
Belle Plaine, KS

Average wind speed in December - Belle Plaine, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Belle Plaine, KS

Average humidity in December - Belle Plaine, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (62%).

Average rainfall in December
Belle Plaine, KS

Average rainfall in December - Belle Plaine, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
Belle Plaine, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Belle Plaine, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Belle Plaine, KS

Average snowfall in December - Belle Plaine, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.81").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Belle Plaine, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Belle Plaine, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 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
Belle Plaine, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Belle Plaine, 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: 6h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Belle Plaine, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Belle Plaine, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (24.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Belle Plaine, KS

Average UV index in December - Belle Plaine, KS
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Belle Plaine, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Belle Plaine, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 38).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in December
Belle Plaine, KS

Average visibility in December - Belle Plaine, 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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