December weather forecast
Hunter, KS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Hunter, Kansas, with an average temperature ranging between max 40.6°F (4.8°C) and min 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

Temperature

The start of December comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, receding from a cool 54°F (12.2°C) in November to a cold 40.6°F (4.8°C). Hunter experiences a nighttime temperature average of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) during December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 69%.

Rainfall

In Hunter, in December, during 4.3 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Hunter, during the entire year, the rain falls for 110.3 days and collects up to 19.76" (502mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Hunter, during December, snow falls for 4.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of snow. In Hunter, during the entire year, snow falls for 22.6 days and aggregates up to 8.5" (216mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Hunter, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6h 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 minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jun 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Hunter, is 40.6°F (4.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 25.5°F (-3.6°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 69%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Hunter, the average relative humidity in December is 69%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 4.3 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Hunter, during December, snow falls for 4.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 28min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Hunter is 6h.

What is the month 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 Hunter, Kansas, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Hunter, KS

Average temperature in December - Hunter, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.5°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
Hunter, KS

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Hunter, KS

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Hunter, KS

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (57%).

Average rainfall in December
Hunter, KS

Average rainfall in December - Hunter, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
Hunter, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Hunter, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hunter, KS

Average snowfall in December - Hunter, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hunter, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Hunter, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hunter, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hunter, KS
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hunter, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Hunter, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Hunter, KS

Average UV index in December - Hunter, 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
Hunter, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Hunter, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 36).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in December
Hunter, KS

Average visibility in December - Hunter, 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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