December weather forecast
Effingham, KS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Effingham, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and max 39.4°F (4.1°C).

Temperature

With December's onset, the average high-temperature recedes from November's cool 51.6°F (10.9°C) to an icy 39.4°F (4.1°C). Effingham reports an average low-temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 5.2 days. Throughout December, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Effingham, Kansas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 125.3 days and collects up to 23.94" (608mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Effingham, in December, snow falls for 3.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.1" (28mm) of snow. In Effingham, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.9 days and aggregates up to 7.87" (200mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.5h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Effingham, is 39.4°F (4.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 25.9°F (-3.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Effingham, during December, the rain falls for 5.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 3.9 days. Throughout December, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Effingham have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 26min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Effingham?

On the first day of December in Effingham, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Effingham, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Effingham?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Effingham, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Effingham, KS

Average pressure in December - Effingham, 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 (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Effingham, KS

Average wind speed in December - Effingham, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Effingham, KS

Average humidity in December - Effingham, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Effingham, KS

Average rainfall in December - Effingham, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.79").

Average rainfall days in December
Effingham, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Effingham, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Effingham, KS

Average snowfall in December - Effingham, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.1"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Effingham, KS

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Effingham, KS
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Effingham, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Effingham, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Effingham, KS

Average UV index in December - Effingham, KS
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Effingham, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Effingham, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Effingham, KS

Average visibility in December - Effingham, 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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