December weather forecast
Frontenac, KS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Frontenac, Kansas, with an average temperature varying between 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and 45°F (7.2°C).

Temperature

December ushers in a slight temperature change, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's mild 55.6°F (13.1°C) to a chilly 45°F (7.2°C). An average low-temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) marks the nights throughout December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

In Frontenac, during December, the rain falls for 5.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 131.1 rainfall days, and 26.65" (677mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, May, November and December are months with snowfall in Frontenac. In Frontenac, during December, snow falls for 2.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 12.5 snowfall days, and 4.37" (111mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of December, in Frontenac, Kansas, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Frontenac, the average sunshine in December is 5.6h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Jul 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

Frontenac in December has an average high-temperature of 45°F (7.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Frontenac, the average relative humidity in December is 73%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Frontenac, in December, during 5.4 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Frontenac, in December, during 2.4 snowfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Frontenac?

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 38min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Frontenac have in December?

In Frontenac, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Frontenac, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 45°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Frontenac, KS

Average pressure in December - Frontenac, 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
Frontenac, KS

Average wind speed in December - Frontenac, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (11.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Frontenac, KS

Average humidity in December - Frontenac, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 73%

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
Frontenac, KS

Average rainfall in December - Frontenac, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.02").

Average rainfall days in December
Frontenac, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Frontenac, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (5.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Frontenac, KS

Average snowfall in December - Frontenac, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.73").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Frontenac, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Frontenac, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Frontenac, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Frontenac, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Frontenac, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Frontenac, KS

Average UV index in December - Frontenac, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Frontenac, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Frontenac, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Frontenac, KS

Average visibility in December - Frontenac, 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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