December weather forecast
Hill City, KS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hill City, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.4°F (5.2°C) and 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Temperature

Hill City witnesses its lowest temperatures in January and December, reaching an average of 41.4°F (5.2°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 66%.

Rainfall

In Hill City, in December, during 3.8 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 105.2 rainfall days, and 16.42" (417mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Hill City, during December, snow falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 24.6 snowfall days, and 10.67" (271mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:26 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

In Hill City, the coldest months are January and December, registering an average high-temperature of 41.4°F (5.2°C).

How cold is it in December?

Hill City in December has an average high-temperature of 41.4°F (5.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 66%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Hill City, during December, the rain falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Hill City, Kansas, in December, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.09" (53mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Hill City have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 27min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:26 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 6.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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?

In Hill City, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Hill City, KS

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.8°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (41.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Hill City, KS

Average pressure in December - Hill City, KS
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Hill City, KS

Average wind speed in December - Hill City, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Hill City, KS

Average humidity in December - Hill City, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (53%).

Average rainfall in December
Hill City, KS

Average rainfall in December - Hill City, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.91").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
Hill City, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Hill City, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hill City, KS

Average snowfall in December - Hill City, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hill City, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Hill City, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hill City, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hill City, KS
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hill City, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Hill City, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and August (13.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Hill City, KS

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

Average cloud cover in December
Hill City, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Hill City, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in December
Hill City, KS

Average visibility in December - Hill City, 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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