December weather forecast
Burlington, KS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Burlington, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.8°F (6°C) and 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Temperature

December ushers in a slight temperature change, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's cool 54.3°F (12.4°C) to a chilly 42.8°F (6°C). Throughout December, the temperature tends to fall to a consistent average low of 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Humidity

In Burlington, the average relative humidity in December is 71%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 4.6 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Burlington, during December, snow falls for 2.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 13.5 snowfall days, and 5.08" (129mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Burlington, 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

In December, in Burlington, the average high-temperature is 42.8°F (6°C), and the average low-temperature is 28.9°F (-1.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is evaluated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 71%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 4.6 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Burlington, Kansas, during December, the rain falls for 4.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Burlington, during December, snow falls for 2.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of snow.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Burlington have in December?

In December, the average day length in Burlington is 9h and 34min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Burlington?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Burlington have in December?

In Burlington, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.9h.

What are the months with 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 reading in December?

In Burlington, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate 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
Burlington, KS

Average temperature in December - Burlington, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.9°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 (25°F).

Average pressure in December
Burlington, KS

Average pressure in December - Burlington, 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 (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Burlington, KS

Average wind speed in December - Burlington, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Burlington, KS

Average humidity in December - Burlington, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Burlington, KS

Average rainfall in December - Burlington, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Burlington, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Burlington, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Burlington, KS

Average snowfall in December - Burlington, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.87"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Burlington, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Burlington, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 5min

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 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Burlington, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Burlington, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Burlington, KS

Average UV index in December - Burlington, 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
Burlington, KS

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
Burlington, KS

Average visibility in December - Burlington, 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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