December weather forecast
Hartford, KS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hartford, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Temperature

December's onset brings a reduction in the average high-temperature, from a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) in November to an icy 42.4°F (5.8°C). Hartford usually reports an average low-temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) during the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 70%.

Rainfall

In Hartford, in December, during 5.1 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 131.6 rainfall days, and 28.03" (712mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Hartford, in December, during 3.7 snowfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Hartford, during the entire year, snow falls for 17.8 days and aggregates up to 7.6" (193mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Hartford, the average sunshine in December is 5.9h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Hartford. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jun 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

During December, Hartford experiences an average high-temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C) and a low-temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is appraised at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 70%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Hartford, during December, the rain falls for 5.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Hartford, during December, snow falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Hartford have in December?

The average day length in December in Hartford is 9h and 33min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Hartford have in December?

In Hartford, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Hartford, KS

Average temperature in December - Hartford, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Hartford, KS

Average pressure in December - Hartford, 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 (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Hartford, KS

Average wind speed in December - Hartford, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Hartford, KS

Average humidity in December - Hartford, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

Average rainfall in December
Hartford, KS

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.59").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.83").

Average rainfall days in December
Hartford, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Hartford, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hartford, KS

Average snowfall in December - Hartford, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hartford, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Hartford, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hartford, 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: 5h and 5min

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 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hartford, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Hartford, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Hartford, KS

Average UV index in December - Hartford, 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
Hartford, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Hartford, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
Hartford, KS

Average visibility in December - Hartford, 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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