December weather forecast
Clayton, KS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Clayton, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 24.6°F (-4.1°C) and 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Temperature

December's onset brings a slight change in high-temperatures, falling from a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C) in November to an icy 40.1°F (4.5°C). The low-temperature average for Clayton during December stands at a freezing cold 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

Humidity

In Clayton, the average relative humidity in December is 68%.

Rainfall

In Clayton, in December, during 3.5 rainfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Clayton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 109.1 days and collects up to 17.01" (432mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Clayton, in December, during 4.1 snowfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 23.7 snowfall days, and 10.31" (262mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:26 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jun 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, in Clayton, the average high-temperature is 40.1°F (4.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 24.6°F (-4.1°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Clayton is 68%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Clayton, in December, during 3.5 rainfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Clayton, in December, during 4.1 snowfall days, 2.2" (56mm) 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 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Clayton have in December?

The average day length in December in Clayton is 9h and 25min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:26 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.1h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Clayton, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index 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
Clayton, KS

Average temperature in December - Clayton, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Clayton, KS

Average pressure in December - Clayton, 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 (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Clayton, KS

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Clayton, KS

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (54%).

Average rainfall in December
Clayton, KS

Average rainfall in December - Clayton, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Clayton, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Clayton, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Clayton, KS

Average snowfall in December - Clayton, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Clayton, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Clayton, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Clayton, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Clayton, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (24 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Clayton, KS

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

Average cloud cover in December
Clayton, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Clayton, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in December
Clayton, KS

Average visibility in December - Clayton, 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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