December weather forecast
Dover, KS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Dover, Kansas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and 41°F (5°C).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature decreases from a fresh 53.1°F (11.7°C) in November to a wintry 41°F (5°C). Dover experiences a mean low-temperature of 27.1°F (-2.7°C) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 72%.

Rainfall

In Dover, during December, the rain falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation. In Dover, Kansas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 121.9 days and collects up to 22.95" (583mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 3.9 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 17.3 snowfall days, and 7.36" (187mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Dover, the average sunshine in December is 5.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Dover, is 41°F (5°C) and the average low-temperature is 27.1°F (-2.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Dover, the average relative humidity in December is 72%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, in Dover, the rain falls for 4.8 days. Throughout December, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Dover, in December, snow falls for 3.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Dover have in December?

In Dover, the average day length in December is 9h and 29min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Dover, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Dover, KS

Average temperature in December - Dover, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 41°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Dover, KS

Average pressure in December - Dover, 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
Dover, KS

Average wind speed in December - Dover, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Dover, KS

Average humidity in December - Dover, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (67%).

Average rainfall in December
Dover, KS

Average rainfall in December - Dover, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
Dover, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Dover, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dover, KS

Average snowfall in December - Dover, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.44").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Dover, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Dover, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dover, KS

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

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Dover, KS

Average UV index in December - Dover, 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
Dover, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Dover, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
Dover, KS

Average visibility in December - Dover, 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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