December weather forecast
Goddard, KS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Goddard, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 28.4°F (-2°C) and 44.2°F (6.8°C).

Temperature

With December's onset, the weather shows a temperature decrease, transitioning from a mild 55.9°F (13.3°C) in November to a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C). December sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 28.4°F (-2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 68%.

Rainfall

In Goddard, in December, it is raining for 4.9 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 124.4 rainfall days, and 25" (635mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Goddard, in December, snow falls for 3 days, with typically accumulated 0.71" (18mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Goddard, there are 15.5 snowfall days, and 7.05" (179mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:22 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Goddard, the average sunshine in December is 6.2h.

UV index

January, February, 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 minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Goddard?

In Goddard, 44.2°F (6.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 28.4°F (-2°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Goddard?

In December, the average relative humidity in Goddard is 68%.

How much does it rain in Goddard in December?

In December, in Goddard, the rain falls for 4.9 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Goddard in December?

In Goddard, Kansas, during December, snow falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Goddard?

December has the shortest days of the year in Goddard, Kansas, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Goddard have in December?

In December, the average day length in Goddard is 9h and 37min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Goddard?

On the first day of December in Goddard, Kansas, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:22 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Goddard have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Goddard is 6.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Goddard?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Goddard?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Goddard is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Goddard, KS

Average temperature in December - Goddard, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Goddard, KS

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Goddard, KS

Average wind speed in December - Goddard, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Goddard, KS

Average humidity in December - Goddard, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (72%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (60%).

Average rainfall in December
Goddard, KS

Average rainfall in December - Goddard, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").

Average rainfall days in December
Goddard, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Goddard, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Goddard, KS

Average snowfall in December - Goddard, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.71"

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
Goddard, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Goddard, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.8 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
Goddard, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Goddard, 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 1min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Goddard, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Goddard, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Goddard, KS

Average UV index in December - Goddard, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Goddard, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Goddard, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 38).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in December
Goddard, KS

Average visibility in December - Goddard, 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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