December weather forecast
Climax, KS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Climax, Kansas, with temperature in the range of an average high of 43.7°F (6.5°C) and an average low of 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

Temperature

During the transition into December, Climax observes a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a cool 54.7°F (12.6°C) in November to a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C). The average low-temperature during December nights is a freezing cold 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 69%.

Rainfall

In Climax, in December, it is raining for 5.2 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Climax, Kansas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.5 days and collects up to 27.91" (709mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Climax, during December, snow falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 16.3 snowfall days, and 5.91" (150mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:16 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6h.

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 low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 43.7°F (6.5°C) and 29.5°F (-1.4°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is computed to be 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 69%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Climax, during December, the rain falls for 5.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Climax, during December, snow falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 37min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:16 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, February 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?

In Climax, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Climax, KS

Average temperature in December - Climax, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.5°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 (26.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Climax, KS

Average pressure in December - Climax, 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 (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Climax, KS

Average wind speed in December - Climax, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8mph).

Average humidity in December
Climax, KS

Average humidity in December - Climax, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

Average rainfall in December
Climax, KS

Average rainfall in December - Climax, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").

Average rainfall days in December
Climax, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Climax, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (5.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Climax, KS

Average snowfall in December - Climax, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Climax, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Climax, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.8 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
Climax, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Climax, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Climax, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Climax, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Climax, KS

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

Average cloud cover in December
Climax, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Climax, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in December
Climax, KS

Average visibility in December - Climax, 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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