December weather forecast
Dennis, KS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Dennis, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 45.3°F (7.4°C) and an average low of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

December involves a decrease in temperature, down from a mild 55.9°F (13.3°C) in November to a frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C). Throughout the month of December, the average temperature dips to a freezing cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C) at night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 71%.

Rainfall

In Dennis, in December, it is raining for 4.6 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Dennis, during the entire year, the rain falls for 114.4 days and collects up to 19.69" (500mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Dennis, in December, snow falls for 1.9 days, with typically accumulated 0.35" (9mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 8.6 snowfall days, and 1.85" (47mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.7h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 45.3°F (7.4°C) and a low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 71%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Dennis, Kansas, during December, the rain falls for 4.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Dennis, during December, snow falls for 1.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Dennis.

How many hours of daylight does Dennis have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 38min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, in Dennis, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Dennis have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Dennis, KS

Average temperature in December - Dennis, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Dennis, KS

Average pressure in December - Dennis, KS
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Dennis, KS

Average wind speed in December - Dennis, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Dennis, KS

Average humidity in December - Dennis, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Dennis, KS

Average rainfall in December - Dennis, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
Dennis, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Dennis, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dennis, KS

Average snowfall in December - Dennis, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.87").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Dennis, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Dennis, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dennis, 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: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dennis, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Dennis, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.1 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (23.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Dennis, KS

Average UV index in December - Dennis, 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
Dennis, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Dennis, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
Dennis, KS

Average visibility in December - Dennis, 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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