December weather forecast
Gem, KS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Gem, Kansas, with an average temperature varying between 25°F (-3.9°C) and 41.4°F (5.2°C).

Temperature

Gem witnesses the coldest weather in December, with temperatures averaging a high of 41.4°F (5.2°C) and a low of 25°F (-3.9°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 64%.

Rainfall

In Gem, Kansas, during December, the rain falls for 2.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation. In Gem, during the entire year, the rain falls for 93.4 days and collects up to 13.39" (340mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Gem, in December, during 3.8 snowfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Gem, Kansas, there are 22.3 snowfall days, and 7.36" (187mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Gem, Kansas.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of December, in Gem, Kansas, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 5:30 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.4h of sunshine.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Gem?

December is the month when Gem sees the average lowest temperatures, with a high of 41.4°F (5.2°C) and a low of 25°F (-3.9°C).

How cold is December in Gem?

In Gem, 41.4°F (5.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 25°F (-3.9°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 82.4°F (28°C).

What are the most humid months in Gem?

The months with the highest humidity in Gem are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 64%.

What is the average humidity in December in Gem?

In Gem, Kansas, the average relative humidity in December is 64%.

How much does it rain in Gem in December?

In December, in Gem, Kansas, the rain falls for 2.4 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Gem?

In Gem, Kansas, during December, snow falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Gem?

December has the shortest days of the year in Gem, Kansas, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Gem?

The average day length in December in Gem, Kansas, is 9h and 26min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Gem?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, in Gem, Kansas, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 5:30 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Gem?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Gem, with an average of 6.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Gem?

In Gem, Kansas, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Gem?

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 in Gem?

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

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (41.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (25°F).

Average pressure in December
Gem, KS

Average pressure in December - Gem, KS
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.81"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Gem, KS

Average wind speed in December - Gem, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Gem, KS

Average humidity in December - Gem, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 64%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (64%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (51%).

Average rainfall in December
Gem, KS

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.24").

Average rainfall days in December
Gem, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Gem, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gem, KS

Average snowfall in December - Gem, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Gem, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Gem, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gem, KS
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gem, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Gem, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 25 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (25 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Gem, KS

Average UV index in December - Gem, KS
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Gem, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Gem, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 33).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in December
Gem, KS

Average visibility in December - Gem, 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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