December weather forecast
Galena, KS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Galena, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 46.4°F (8°C) and an average low of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Temperature

The onset of December is marked by a decrease in temperature, transitioning from a refreshing 56.3°F (13.5°C) in November to a chilly 46.4°F (8°C). During the nights in December, an average low-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) is observed.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

In Galena, in December, during 7 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 139.2 rainfall days, and 30" (762mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Galena, in December, during 1.6 snowfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Galena, during the entire year, snow falls for 9.5 days and aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.6h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Galena. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Jun 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 46.4°F (8°C) and 31.5°F (-0.3°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is computed to be 102.2°F (39°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 73%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, in Galena, the rain falls for 7 days. Throughout December, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Galena, during December, snow falls for 1.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Galena have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 40min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Galena is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Galena, KS

Average temperature in December - Galena, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Galena, KS

Average pressure in December - Galena, 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
Galena, KS

Average wind speed in December - Galena, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Galena, KS

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Galena, KS

Average rainfall in December - Galena, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.04").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.42").

Average rainfall days in December
Galena, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Galena, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Galena, KS

Average snowfall in December - Galena, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.47"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Galena, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Galena, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Galena, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Galena, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Galena, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Galena, KS

Average UV index in December - Galena, 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
Galena, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Galena, 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 August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
Galena, KS

Average visibility in December - Galena, 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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