Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December's arrival correlates with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from a cool 54.7°F (12.6°C) in November to a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C). An average nighttime temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) is recorded during December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Fort Scott is 72%.Rainfall
In Fort Scott, in December, it is raining for 5.8 days, with typically 1.3" (33mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Fort Scott, there are 135.7 rainfall days, and 29.06" (738mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March, May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 2.1 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 11.3 snowfall days, and 4.45" (113mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Fort Scott, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of December in Fort Scott, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Fort Scott, KS
- Average high temperature in December: 44.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 29.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Fort Scott, KS
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Fort Scott, KS
- Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).
Average humidity in December
Fort Scott, KS
- Average humidity in December: 72%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Fort Scott, KS
- Average rainfall in December: 1.3"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.16").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").
Average rainfall days in December
Fort Scott, KS
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (5.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Fort Scott, KS
- Average snowfall in December: 0.51"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Fort Scott, KS
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fort Scott, 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: 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
Fort Scott, KS
- Average sunshine days in December: 22.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Fort Scott, 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
Fort Scott, KS
- Average cloud cover in December: 39
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility in December
Fort Scott, 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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