December weather forecast
Cedar, KS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Cedar, Kansas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.8°F (-4°C) and 39.9°F (4.4°C).

Temperature

The commencement of December indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's cool 52.7°F (11.5°C) to a wintry 39.9°F (4.4°C). In December, Cedar experiences an average nighttime temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 70%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 4.2 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Cedar, during the entire year, the rain falls for 105.1 days and collects up to 19.02" (483mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Cedar, during December, snow falls for 4.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of snow. In Cedar, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.3 days and aggregates up to 9.33" (237mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 39.9°F (4.4°C) and 24.8°F (-4°C) respectively. In August, 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, is appraised at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Cedar, the average relative humidity in December is 70%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Cedar, Kansas, in December, during 4.2 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 4.6 days. Throughout December, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 25min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Cedar have in December?

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

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Cedar, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Cedar, KS

Average pressure in December - Cedar, 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 (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Cedar, KS

Average wind speed in December - Cedar, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Cedar, KS

Average humidity in December - Cedar, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (71%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and October (59%).

Average rainfall in December
Cedar, KS

Average rainfall in December - Cedar, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
Cedar, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Cedar, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cedar, KS

Average snowfall in December - Cedar, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.93"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.44").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Cedar, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Cedar, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cedar, KS
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cedar, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Cedar, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (14.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Cedar, KS

Average UV index in December - Cedar, 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
Cedar, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Cedar, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 37).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in December
Cedar, KS

Average visibility in December - Cedar, 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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