December weather forecast
Dighton, KS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Dighton, Kansas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 43°F (6.1°C) and 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Temperature

The coldest month is December, with an average high-temperature of 43°F (6.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Humidity

In Dighton, Kansas, the average relative humidity in December is 61%.

Rainfall

In Dighton, Kansas, during December, the rain falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation. In Dighton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 97.6 days and collects up to 14.45" (367mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Dighton, in December, snow falls for 4.6 days, with typically accumulated 1.61" (41mm) of snow. In Dighton, Kansas, during the entire year, snow falls for 23.2 days and aggregates up to 8.35" (212mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Dighton, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:31 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Dighton, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Dighton. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Dighton?

Dighton's December weather, marked by an average high temperature of 43°F (6.1°C) and an average low temperature of 26.2°F (-3.2°C), is the coldest in the year.

How cold is it in Dighton in December?

The high-temperature in Dighton, Kansas, during December is 43°F (6.1°C) and the low-temperature is 26.2°F (-3.2°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Dighton?

In December, the average relative humidity is 61%.

How many days does it rain in December in Dighton?

In Dighton, in December, during 3.7 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Dighton?

In December, in Dighton, Kansas, it is snowing for 4.6 days. Throughout December, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Dighton?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Dighton, Kansas.

How many hours of daylight does Dighton have in December?

The average day length in December in Dighton is 9h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Dighton?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:31 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Dighton?

With an average of 6.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Dighton, Kansas.

How many hours of sunshine does Dighton have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Dighton, Kansas, is 6.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Dighton?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Dighton?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Dighton, KS

Average temperature in December - Dighton, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 43°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (43°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (26.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Dighton, KS

Average pressure in December - Dighton, KS
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.8"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Dighton, KS

Average wind speed in December - Dighton, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Dighton, KS

Average humidity in December - Dighton, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 61%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (62%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (49%).

Average rainfall in December
Dighton, KS

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Dighton, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Dighton, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dighton, KS

Average snowfall in December - Dighton, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.73").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Dighton, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Dighton, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dighton, 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: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dighton, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Dighton, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are November and December (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Dighton, KS

Average UV index in December - Dighton, 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
Dighton, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Dighton, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 27

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in December
Dighton, KS

Average visibility in December - Dighton, 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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