December weather forecast
Herington, KS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Herington, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and 41.4°F (5.2°C).

Temperature

The commencement of December involves a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature dropping from a fresh 54.1°F (12.3°C) in November to an icy 41.4°F (5.2°C). Herington registers a consistent average low-temperature of 27.1°F (-2.7°C) during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Herington is 70%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 4.4 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Herington, during the entire year, the rain falls for 116.9 days and collects up to 23.39" (594mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Herington, during December, snow falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow. In Herington, Kansas, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.2 days and aggregates up to 8.35" (212mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Herington, Kansas.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:16 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Herington are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Herington in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Herington, records 41.4°F (5.2°C), while the low-temperature is 27.1°F (-2.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Herington?

In December, the average relative humidity in Herington is 70%.

How many days does it rain in December in Herington?

In Herington, during December, the rain falls for 4.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Herington?

In Herington, Kansas, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Herington?

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

How many hours of daylight does Herington have in December?

In Herington, Kansas, the average day length in December is 9h and 31min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Herington?

On the first day of December in Herington, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:16 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Herington?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Herington, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Herington have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.8h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in December in Herington?

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

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Herington, KS

Average pressure in December - Herington, 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
Herington, KS

Average wind speed in December - Herington, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Herington, KS

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (63%).

Average rainfall in December
Herington, KS

Average rainfall in December - Herington, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.79").

Average rainfall days in December
Herington, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Herington, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Herington, KS

Average snowfall in December - Herington, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Herington, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Herington, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.8 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
Herington, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Herington, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Herington, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Herington, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13 days).

Average UV index in December
Herington, KS

Average UV index in December - Herington, 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
Herington, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Herington, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in December
Herington, KS

Average visibility in December - Herington, 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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