December weather forecast
Howard, KS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Howard, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and max 45°F (7.2°C).

Temperature

In December, the meteorological conditions alter, with the average high-temperature shifting from a mild 55.9°F (13.3°C) in November to a chilly 45°F (7.2°C). Howard's average low-temperature in the month of December is recorded at a freezing cold 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 70%.

Rainfall

In Howard, during December, the rain falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 124.6 rainfall days, and 26.02" (661mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Howard are January through March, October through December. In Howard, in December, during 2.5 snowfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 11 snowfall days, and 3.7" (94mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Howard, the average sunshine in December is 5.8h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Howard. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

The high-temperature, in December, in Howard, is 45°F (7.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 30.4°F (-0.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Howard?

In December, the average relative humidity is 70%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 4.8 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Howard, in December, snow falls for 2.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.87" (22mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Howard, the average day length in December is 9h and 38min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Howard have in December?

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

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Howard?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Howard, KS

Average temperature in December - Howard, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 45°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.4°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 (26.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Howard, KS

Average pressure in December - Howard, 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 (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Howard, KS

Average wind speed in December - Howard, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 10mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (11.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Howard, KS

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Howard, KS

Average rainfall in December - Howard, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Howard, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Howard, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Howard, KS

Average snowfall in December - Howard, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.54").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Howard, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Howard, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.9 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
Howard, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Howard, KS
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Howard, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Howard, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Howard, KS

Average UV index in December - Howard, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Howard, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Howard, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
Howard, KS

Average visibility in December - Howard, 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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