December weather forecast
Ellinwood, KS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ellinwood, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Temperature

December shows a mild decline in the average high-temperature, falling from November's cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) to an icy 42.4°F (5.8°C). In Ellinwood, the average temperature during the nights of December drops to a subzero cold 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3 days. Throughout December, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Ellinwood, there are 95.2 rainfall days, and 14.21" (361mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 2.9 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is accumulated. In Ellinwood, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.2 days and aggregates up to 5.63" (143mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:24 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

In Ellinwood, in December, the average high-temperature is 42.4°F (5.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 27.3°F (-2.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is estimated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What are the most humid months?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 67%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Ellinwood, in December, it is raining for 3 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Ellinwood, in December, snow falls for 2.9 days, with typically accumulated 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December in Ellinwood, Kansas, is 9h and 33min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Ellinwood?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:24 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Ellinwood have in December?

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

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Ellinwood, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.3°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 (25.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Ellinwood, KS

Average pressure in December - Ellinwood, 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 (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ellinwood, KS

Average wind speed in December - Ellinwood, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Ellinwood, KS

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (57%).

Average rainfall in December
Ellinwood, KS

Average rainfall in December - Ellinwood, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Ellinwood, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Ellinwood, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ellinwood, KS

Average snowfall in December - Ellinwood, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.69").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ellinwood, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Ellinwood, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ellinwood, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ellinwood, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Ellinwood, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 25.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (25.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Ellinwood, KS

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Ellinwood, KS

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in December
Ellinwood, KS

Average visibility in December - Ellinwood, 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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