December weather forecast
Elmdale, KS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Elmdale, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and 41.4°F (5.2°C).

Temperature

Elmdale's weather in December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from November's cool 54°F (12.2°C) to an icy 41.4°F (5.2°C). Throughout December, Elmdale registers a consistent average low-temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Humidity

In Elmdale, the average relative humidity in December is 70%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.9 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 111.2 rainfall days, and 18.62" (473mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Elmdale, during December, snow falls for 2.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of snow. In Elmdale, during the entire year, snow falls for 13.9 days and aggregates up to 5.43" (138mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:16 pm CST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine, are months with the least 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

In December, in Elmdale, the average high-temperature is 41.4°F (5.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 27.5°F (-2.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is appraised at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Elmdale?

The average relative humidity in December in Elmdale is 70%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Elmdale, Kansas, in December, during 3.9 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Elmdale, in December, during 2.6 snowfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Elmdale have in December?

In Elmdale, Kansas, the average day length in December is 9h and 32min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, in Elmdale, Kansas, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:16 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Elmdale, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.7h.

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.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Elmdale, KS

Average temperature in December - Elmdale, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Elmdale, KS

Average pressure in December - Elmdale, 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 (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Elmdale, KS

Average wind speed in December - Elmdale, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Elmdale, KS

Average humidity in December - Elmdale, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (64%).

Average rainfall in December
Elmdale, KS

Average rainfall in December - Elmdale, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Elmdale, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Elmdale, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Elmdale, KS

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Elmdale, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Elmdale, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.4 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
Elmdale, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Elmdale, 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: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Elmdale, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Elmdale, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Elmdale, KS

Average UV index in December - Elmdale, 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
Elmdale, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Elmdale, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in December
Elmdale, KS

Average visibility in December - Elmdale, 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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