December weather forecast
Harris, KS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Harris, Kansas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.6°F (5.9°C) and 28.4°F (-2°C).

Temperature

Setting in of December comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C) in November to an icy 42.6°F (5.9°C). Harris's nights in December experience an average temperature drop to a freezing cold 28.4°F (-2°C).

Humidity

In Harris, the average relative humidity in December is 71%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 4.8 days. Throughout December, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 123.2 rainfall days, and 25.75" (654mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Harris, in December, snow falls for 2.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.98" (25mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 15.4 snowfall days, and 6.69" (170mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.7h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature during December is 42.6°F (5.9°C) and the low-temperature is 28.4°F (-2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 71%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Harris, in December, it is raining for 4.8 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Harris?

In Harris, in December, during 2.7 snowfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Harris, the average day length in December is 9h and 33min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Harris have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Harris is 5.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Harris?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Harris, KS

Average temperature in December - Harris, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Harris, KS

Average pressure in December - Harris, 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 (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Harris, KS

Average wind speed in December - Harris, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (11.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Harris, KS

Average humidity in December - Harris, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Harris, KS

Average rainfall in December - Harris, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.12").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.79").

Average rainfall days in December
Harris, KS

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Harris, KS

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Harris, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Harris, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Harris, KS
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Harris, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Harris, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Harris, KS

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

Average cloud cover in December
Harris, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Harris, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Harris, KS

Average visibility in December - Harris, 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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