December weather forecast
Goessel, KS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Goessel, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between max 42.8°F (6°C) and min 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Temperature

Goessel observes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's fresh 54.9°F (12.7°C) to a frosty 42.8°F (6°C). Goessel throughout December, experiences an average nighttime temperature of 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 69%.

Rainfall

In Goessel, in December, during 4.8 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 122 rainfall days, and 23.54" (598mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Goessel, in December, snow falls for 3.6 days, with typically accumulated 1.1" (28mm) of snow. In Goessel, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.9 days and aggregates up to 7.99" (203mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Goessel.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of December, in Goessel, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

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 low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 42.8°F (6°C) and a low-temperature of 27.7°F (-2.4°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Goessel, the average relative humidity in December is 69%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Goessel, in December, during 4.8 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Goessel, in December, during 3.6 snowfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length in Goessel is 9h and 34min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 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 reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Goessel, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Goessel, KS

Average pressure in December - Goessel, 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
Goessel, KS

Average wind speed in December - Goessel, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 11mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Goessel, KS

Average humidity in December - Goessel, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (72%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (62%).

Average rainfall in December
Goessel, KS

Average rainfall in December - Goessel, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").

Average rainfall days in December
Goessel, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Goessel, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Goessel, KS

Average snowfall in December - Goessel, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.1"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Goessel, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Goessel, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.6 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
Goessel, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Goessel, KS
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h

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

Average sunshine days in December
Goessel, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Goessel, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Goessel, KS

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

Average cloud cover in December
Goessel, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Goessel, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 39).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in December
Goessel, KS

Average visibility in December - Goessel, 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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