December weather forecast
Fort Dodge, KS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Fort Dodge, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 44.4°F (6.9°C) and 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Temperature

Fort Dodge experiences its lowest average temperatures in December, reaching a peak of 44.4°F (6.9°C) and a minimum of 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 62%.

Rainfall

In Fort Dodge, during December, the rain falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation. In Fort Dodge, during the entire year, the rain falls for 95.4 days and collects up to 15.59" (396mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Fort Dodge, in December, during 2.8 snowfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Fort Dodge, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.4 days and aggregates up to 8.39" (213mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:31 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

UV index

January, 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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

In Fort Dodge, December is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 44.4°F (6.9°C) and a low of 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

How cold is December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 44.4°F (6.9°C) and 27.7°F (-2.4°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 62%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Fort Dodge, the average relative humidity in December is 62%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Fort Dodge, in December, during 2.5 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Fort Dodge in December?

In Fort Dodge, Kansas, during December, snow falls for 2.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 36min 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 is 9h and 37min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:31 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Fort Dodge have in December?

In Fort Dodge, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Fort Dodge?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Fort Dodge, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (44.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Fort Dodge, KS

Average pressure in December - Fort Dodge, KS
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Fort Dodge, KS

Average wind speed in December - Fort Dodge, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Fort Dodge, KS

Average humidity in December - Fort Dodge, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 62%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (62%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (52%).

Average rainfall in December
Fort Dodge, KS

Average rainfall in December - Fort Dodge, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Fort Dodge, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Fort Dodge, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fort Dodge, KS

Average snowfall in December - Fort Dodge, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Fort Dodge, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Fort Dodge, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.9 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
Fort Dodge, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fort Dodge, KS
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fort Dodge, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Fort Dodge, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 25.1 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Fort Dodge, KS

Average UV index in December - Fort Dodge, 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
Fort Dodge, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Fort Dodge, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in December
Fort Dodge, KS

Average visibility in December - Fort Dodge, 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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