December weather forecast
Hope, KS

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

Hope's weather changes with the onset of December, slightly falling from a cool 54.1°F (12.3°C) in November to a wintry 41.4°F (5.2°C). An average minimum temperature of 27.1°F (-2.7°C) is recorded during the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 70%.

Rainfall

In Hope, in December, it is raining for 4.4 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Hope, 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 Hope, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.18" (30mm) of snow. In Hope, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.2 days and aggregates up to 8.35" (212mm) 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 5:07 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.8h of 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Hope during December?

The high-temperature during December is 41.4°F (5.2°C) and the low-temperature is 27.1°F (-2.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is estimated at 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In Hope, in December, during 4.4 rainfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

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

How many hours of daylight does Hope have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Hope, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Hope, Kansas, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Hope, KS

Average temperature in December - Hope, 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
Hope, KS

Average pressure in December - Hope, 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
Hope, KS

Average wind speed in December - Hope, 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
Hope, KS

Average humidity in December - Hope, 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
Hope, KS

Average rainfall in December - Hope, 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
Hope, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Hope, 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
Hope, KS

Average snowfall in December - Hope, 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
Hope, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Hope, 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
Hope, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hope, 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
Hope, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Hope, 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
Hope, KS

Average UV index in December - Hope, 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
Hope, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Hope, 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
Hope, KS

Average visibility in December - Hope, 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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