December weather forecast
Council Grove, KS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Council Grove, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and 41.4°F (5.2°C).

Temperature

Council Grove experiences a temperature shift at the start of December, with average high-temperatures adjusting from a cool 54°F (12.2°C) in November to an icy 41.4°F (5.2°C). Nighttime temperature dips to a mean of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) during December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Council Grove, in December, during 3.9 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Council Grove, Kansas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 111.2 days and collects up to 18.62" (473mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Council Grove. In Council Grove, during December, snow falls for 2.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Council Grove, there are 13.9 snowfall days, and 5.43" (138mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of December, in Council Grove, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Council Grove. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Council Grove?

The high-temperature in Council Grove, Kansas, during December is 41.4°F (5.2°C) and the low-temperature is 27.5°F (-2.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Council Grove?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Council Grove?

In December, in Council Grove, Kansas, the rain falls for 3.9 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Council Grove in December?

In December, it is snowing for 2.6 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Council Grove?

The month with the shortest days in Council Grove, Kansas, is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Council Grove have in December?

In Council Grove, the average day length in December is 9h and 31min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Council Grove?

On the first day of December in Council Grove, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Council Grove?

January and December, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Council Grove, Kansas.

How long on average sun shines in December in Council Grove?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Council Grove, Kansas, is 5.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Council Grove?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Council Grove?

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

Average temperature in December - Council Grove, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°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 (23.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Council Grove, KS

Average pressure in December - Council Grove, 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 (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Council Grove, KS

Average wind speed in December - Council Grove, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Council Grove, KS

Average humidity in December - Council Grove, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (64%).

Average rainfall in December
Council Grove, KS

Average rainfall in December - Council Grove, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Council Grove, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Council Grove, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Council Grove, KS

Average snowfall in December - Council Grove, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.79"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Council Grove, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Council Grove, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.4 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
Council Grove, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Council Grove, 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 4min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Council Grove, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Council Grove, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Council Grove, KS

Average UV index in December - Council Grove, 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
Council Grove, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Council Grove, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in December
Council Grove, KS

Average visibility in December - Council Grove, 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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