December weather forecast
Cottonwood Falls, KS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas, with an average temperature varying between 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Temperature

December's arrival coincides with a drop in the average high-temperature, decreasing from November's cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) to a wintry 42.4°F (5.8°C). December nights are marked by an average temperature drop to a freezing cold 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 70%.

Rainfall

In Cottonwood Falls, in December, during 5.1 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Cottonwood Falls, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131.6 days and collects up to 28.03" (712mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Cottonwood Falls, in December, during 3.7 snowfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 17.8 snowfall days, and 7.6" (193mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.9h.

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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Cottonwood Falls in December?

In December, in Cottonwood Falls, the average high-temperature is 42.4°F (5.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 28.2°F (-2.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is computed to be 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 70%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Cottonwood Falls, in December, it is raining for 5.1 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) 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 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Cottonwood Falls have in December?

In Cottonwood Falls, Kansas, the average day length in December is 9h and 33min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Cottonwood Falls have in December?

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

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.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Cottonwood Falls, 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 unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Cottonwood Falls, KS

Average temperature in December - Cottonwood Falls, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Cottonwood Falls, KS

Average pressure in December - Cottonwood Falls, 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
Cottonwood Falls, KS

Average wind speed in December - Cottonwood Falls, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Cottonwood Falls, KS

Average humidity in December - Cottonwood Falls, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

Average rainfall in December
Cottonwood Falls, KS

Average rainfall in December - Cottonwood Falls, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.59").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.83").

Average rainfall days in December
Cottonwood Falls, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Cottonwood Falls, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cottonwood Falls, KS

Average snowfall in December - Cottonwood Falls, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Cottonwood Falls, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Cottonwood Falls, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Cottonwood Falls, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cottonwood Falls, KS
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 5min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Cottonwood Falls, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Cottonwood Falls, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Cottonwood Falls, KS

Average UV index in December - Cottonwood Falls, 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
Cottonwood Falls, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Cottonwood Falls, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
Cottonwood Falls, KS

Average visibility in December - Cottonwood Falls, 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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