December weather forecast
Bison, KS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Bison, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and max 43.2°F (6.2°C).

Temperature

In Bison, the lowest average temperatures are observed in December, with a high of 43.2°F (6.2°C) and a low of 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 65%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Bison, in December, it is raining for 3.4 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 97.2 rainfall days, and 16.61" (422mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Bison, it is snowing for 2.7 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is accumulated. In Bison, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.7 days and aggregates up to 7.4" (188mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:26 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Bison.

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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jun 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

December, marked by an average high-temperature of 43.2°F (6.2°C) and a low-temperature of 27.1°F (-2.7°C), is the coldest month in Bison.

How cold does it get in December?

During December, Bison experiences an average high-temperature of 43.2°F (6.2°C) and a low-temperature of 27.1°F (-2.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 65%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Bison, Kansas, the average relative humidity in December is 65%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Bison, during December, the rain falls for 3.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Bison, during December, snow falls for 2.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:26 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 6.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.2h.

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

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?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Bison, KS

Average temperature in December - Bison, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (43.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Bison, KS

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Bison, KS

Average wind speed in December - Bison, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Bison, KS

Average humidity in December - Bison, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 65%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (65%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (54%).

Average rainfall in December
Bison, KS

Average rainfall in December - Bison, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.87").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Bison, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Bison, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (13.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bison, KS

Average snowfall in December - Bison, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Bison, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Bison, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.2 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
Bison, KS

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

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bison, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Bison, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (14.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Bison, KS

Average UV index in December - Bison, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Bison, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Bison, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 30

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in December
Bison, KS

Average visibility in December - Bison, 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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