December weather forecast
Hillsboro, KS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hillsboro, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 42.3°F (5.7°C) and an average low of 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Temperature

Hillsboro's December weather features a mild decline in high-temperatures, reducing from a fresh 54.7°F (12.6°C) in November to an icy 42.3°F (5.7°C). Hillsboro's average low-temperature in the month of December is recorded at a freezing cold 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 69%.

Rainfall

In Hillsboro, in December, it is raining for 3.9 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Hillsboro, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.5 days and collects up to 22.64" (575mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 3.3 days. Throughout December, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is accumulated. In Hillsboro, during the entire year, snow falls for 17 days and aggregates up to 7.05" (179mm) of snow.

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 7:27 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 42.3°F (5.7°C) and 27.7°F (-2.4°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is computed to be 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 69%.

How much does it rain in Hillsboro in December?

In Hillsboro, during December, the rain falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Hillsboro, in December, during 3.3 snowfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Hillsboro?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Hillsboro?

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 in Hillsboro is 6h.

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.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Hillsboro, 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 temperature in December
Hillsboro, KS

Average temperature in December - Hillsboro, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).

Average pressure in December
Hillsboro, KS

Average pressure in December - Hillsboro, 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
Hillsboro, KS

Average wind speed in December - Hillsboro, 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 (9.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Hillsboro, KS

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (63%).

Average rainfall in December
Hillsboro, KS

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Hillsboro, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Hillsboro, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hillsboro, KS

Average snowfall in December - Hillsboro, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hillsboro, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Hillsboro, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.3 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
Hillsboro, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hillsboro, 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: 6h

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

Average sunshine days in December
Hillsboro, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Hillsboro, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14 days).

Average UV index in December
Hillsboro, KS

Average UV index in December - Hillsboro, 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
Hillsboro, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Hillsboro, 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 21).

Average visibility in December
Hillsboro, KS

Average visibility in December - Hillsboro, 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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