December weather forecast
Cambridge, KS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Cambridge, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and 45.1°F (7.3°C).

Temperature

As November transitions into December, Cambridge sees a drop in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a moderate 56.3°F (13.5°C) to a frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C). In Cambridge, the nighttime temperature averages to a freezing cold 29.7°F (-1.3°C) during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 68%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall in Cambridge. Rain falls for 4.5 days and accumulates 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, October through December. In Cambridge, during December, snow falls for 2.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 10.8 snowfall days, and 4.25" (108mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 6.1h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

Cambridge in December has an average high-temperature of 45.1°F (7.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 68%.

What is the driest month?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.5 days and accumulates 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Cambridge, in December, it is raining for 4.5 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Cambridge, in December, during 2.1 snowfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Cambridge have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 38min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Cambridge have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Cambridge, KS

Average temperature in December - Cambridge, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.7°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 (27.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Cambridge, KS

Average pressure in December - Cambridge, 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
Cambridge, KS

Average wind speed in December - Cambridge, 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 (8.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Cambridge, KS

Average humidity in December - Cambridge, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).

Average rainfall in December
Cambridge, KS

Average rainfall in December - Cambridge, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
Cambridge, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Cambridge, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cambridge, KS

Average snowfall in December - Cambridge, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.57").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Cambridge, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Cambridge, 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
Cambridge, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cambridge, 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 month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cambridge, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Cambridge, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.2 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (24.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Cambridge, KS

Average UV index in December - Cambridge, KS
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Cambridge, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Cambridge, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in December
Cambridge, KS

Average visibility in December - Cambridge, 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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