December weather forecast
Hillsdale, KS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hillsdale, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

December suggests a modest reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C) in November to a cold 41.9°F (5.5°C). During the nights in December, Hillsdale experiences a consistent average temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Humidity

In Hillsdale, the average relative humidity in December is 73%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 5.3 days. Throughout December, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 129.2 rainfall days, and 26.89" (683mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Hillsdale, during December, snow falls for 2.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 15.1 snowfall days, and 7.6" (193mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.6h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Hillsdale?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Hillsdale, is 41.9°F (5.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 28.2°F (-2.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Hillsdale, the average relative humidity in December is 73%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 5.3 days. Throughout December, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Hillsdale, during December, snow falls for 2.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

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?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Hillsdale?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Hillsdale, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.6h.

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 intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Hillsdale is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Hillsdale, KS

Average temperature in December - Hillsdale, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Hillsdale, KS

Average pressure in December - Hillsdale, KS
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Hillsdale, KS

Average wind speed in December - Hillsdale, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Hillsdale, KS

Average humidity in December - Hillsdale, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Hillsdale, KS

Average rainfall in December - Hillsdale, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.83").

Average rainfall days in December
Hillsdale, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Hillsdale, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hillsdale, KS

Average snowfall in December - Hillsdale, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.79"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Hillsdale, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Hillsdale, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.6 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
Hillsdale, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hillsdale, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hillsdale, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Hillsdale, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Hillsdale, KS

Average UV index in December - Hillsdale, 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
Hillsdale, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Hillsdale, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Hillsdale, KS

Average visibility in December - Hillsdale, 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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