December weather forecast
Clay Center, KS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Clay Center, Kansas, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and max 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Temperature

Clay Center in December experiences a subtle temperature decline, with average high-temperatures reducing from a fresh 52.9°F (11.6°C) in November to a cold 39.7°F (4.3°C). The low-temperature average for Clay Center during December stands at a subzero cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 72%.

Rainfall

In Clay Center, during December, the rain falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 112.7 rainfall days, and 21.26" (540mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Clay Center, in December, during 3.3 snowfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Clay Center, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.5 days and aggregates up to 7.6" (193mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Clay Center, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Clay Center are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Clay Center during December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Clay Center during December are 39.7°F (4.3°C) and 25.7°F (-3.5°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Clay Center?

In Clay Center, Kansas, the average relative humidity in December is 72%.

How many days does it rain in December in Clay Center?

In Clay Center, Kansas, in December, it is raining for 4.2 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Clay Center?

In Clay Center, Kansas, in December, during 3.3 snowfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Clay Center?

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 Clay Center?

The average day length in December is 9h and 27min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Clay Center?

On the first day of December in Clay Center, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Clay Center?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Clay Center, Kansas, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Clay Center have in December?

In Clay Center, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Clay Center?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Clay Center?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Clay Center is 2. A UV Index 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
Clay Center, KS

Average temperature in December - Clay Center, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Clay Center, KS

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

Average wind speed in December
Clay Center, KS

Average wind speed in December - Clay Center, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Clay Center, KS

Average humidity in December - Clay Center, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (63%).

Average rainfall in December
Clay Center, KS

Average rainfall in December - Clay Center, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.74").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Clay Center, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Clay Center, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Clay Center, KS

Average snowfall in December - Clay Center, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Clay Center, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Clay Center, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Clay Center, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Clay Center, 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 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Clay Center, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Clay Center, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Clay Center, KS

Average UV index in December - Clay Center, 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
Clay Center, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Clay Center, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in December
Clay Center, KS

Average visibility in December - Clay Center, 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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