December weather forecast
Dorrance, KS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Dorrance, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.9°F (5.5°C) and 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Temperature

Dorrance's average high-temperature decreases in December, falling from a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) in November to a wintry 41.9°F (5.5°C). During the month of December, Dorrance's nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 67%.

Rainfall

In Dorrance, in December, during 4.5 rainfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Dorrance, there are 109.3 rainfall days, and 17.91" (455mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Dorrance. In Dorrance, in December, during 3.4 snowfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 22 snowfall days, and 8.7" (221mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Dorrance, Kansas, is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:22 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 6.2h of sunshine.

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 minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Dorrance during December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 41.9°F (5.5°C) and 26.8°F (-2.9°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the most humid month in Dorrance?

The months with the highest humidity in Dorrance are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 67%.

What is the average humidity in December in Dorrance?

In December, the average relative humidity in Dorrance, Kansas, is 67%.

How much does it rain in Dorrance in December?

In December, the rain falls for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Dorrance in December?

In Dorrance, in December, during 3.4 snowfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Dorrance?

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

How many hours of daylight does Dorrance have in December?

The average day length in December in Dorrance, Kansas, is 9h and 30min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Dorrance?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, in Dorrance, Kansas, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:22 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Dorrance?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 6.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Dorrance have in December?

In Dorrance, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Dorrance?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Dorrance?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Dorrance is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Dorrance, KS

Average temperature in December - Dorrance, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Dorrance, KS

Average pressure in December - Dorrance, KS
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Dorrance, KS

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Dorrance, KS

Average humidity in December - Dorrance, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 67%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (56%).

Average rainfall in December
Dorrance, KS

Average rainfall in December - Dorrance, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
Dorrance, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Dorrance, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dorrance, KS

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Dorrance, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Dorrance, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dorrance, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dorrance, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Dorrance, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Dorrance, KS

Average UV index in December - Dorrance, 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
Dorrance, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Dorrance, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 31

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in December
Dorrance, KS

Average visibility in December - Dorrance, 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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