December weather forecast
Jamestown, KS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Jamestown, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25°F (-3.9°C) and 39.2°F (4°C).

Temperature

December weather is marked by a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from a cool 52.5°F (11.4°C) in November to a cold 39.2°F (4°C). Jamestown experiences a consistent average temperature of 25°F (-3.9°C) throughout the nights in December.

Humidity

In Jamestown, the average relative humidity in December is 71%.

Rainfall

In Jamestown, in December, it is raining for 3.6 days, with typically 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Jamestown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 106.2 days and collects up to 22.24" (565mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Jamestown, during December, snow falls for 2.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow. In Jamestown, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.9 days and aggregates up to 7.6" (193mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Jamestown.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.7h 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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Jamestown during December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Jamestown, is 39.2°F (4°C) and the average low-temperature is 25°F (-3.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is computed to be 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Jamestown?

In December, the average relative humidity is 71%.

How much does it rain in Jamestown in December?

In Jamestown, Kansas, during December, the rain falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Jamestown in December?

In Jamestown, during December, snow falls for 2.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Jamestown?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Jamestown, Kansas.

What is the average length of the day in December in Jamestown?

In December, the average day length in Jamestown, Kansas, is 9h and 26min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Jamestown?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Jamestown?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Jamestown have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Jamestown, Kansas, is 5.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Jamestown?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Jamestown?

In Jamestown, Kansas, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Jamestown, KS

Average temperature in December - Jamestown, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.2°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 (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Jamestown, KS

Average pressure in December - Jamestown, 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
Jamestown, KS

Average wind speed in December - Jamestown, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Jamestown, KS

Average humidity in December - Jamestown, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 71%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and May (72%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (62%).

Average rainfall in December
Jamestown, KS

Average rainfall in December - Jamestown, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
Jamestown, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Jamestown, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Jamestown, KS

Average snowfall in December - Jamestown, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Jamestown, KS

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Jamestown, KS
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Jamestown, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Jamestown, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are November and December (24.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Jamestown, KS

Average UV index in December - Jamestown, 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
Jamestown, KS

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in December
Jamestown, KS

Average visibility in December - Jamestown, 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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