December weather forecast
La Harpe, KS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in La Harpe, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and 43.9°F (6.6°C).

Temperature

A moderate decline in the average high-temperature is seen during December, decreasing from a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) in November to a frosty 43.9°F (6.6°C). Nighttime temperature dips to a mean of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 72%.

Rainfall

In La Harpe, during December, the rain falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 131.5 rainfall days, and 28.54" (725mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, May, October through December. In La Harpe, in December, during 2.1 snowfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 12.7 snowfall days, and 4.72" (120mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

Sunshine

In La Harpe, the average sunshine in December is 5.8h.

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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in La Harpe, is 43.9°F (6.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 29.5°F (-1.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is appraised at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December in La Harpe?

In La Harpe, the average relative humidity in December is 72%.

How much does it rain in December?

In La Harpe, in December, it is raining for 5.8 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In La Harpe, in December, snow falls for 2.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In La Harpe, the average day length in December is 9h and 35min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in La Harpe 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 December, the average daily maximum UV index in La Harpe is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
La Harpe, KS

Average temperature in December - La Harpe, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in December
La Harpe, KS

Average pressure in December - La Harpe, 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 (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
La Harpe, KS

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in December
La Harpe, KS

Average humidity in December - La Harpe, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (70%).

Average rainfall in December
La Harpe, KS

Average rainfall in December - La Harpe, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").

Average rainfall days in December
La Harpe, KS

Average rainfall days in December - La Harpe, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
La Harpe, KS

Average snowfall in December - La Harpe, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
La Harpe, KS

Average snowfall days in December - La Harpe, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
La Harpe, KS

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

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 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
La Harpe, KS

Average sunshine days in December - La Harpe, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.4 days).

Average UV index in December
La Harpe, KS

Average UV index in December - La Harpe, 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
La Harpe, KS

Average cloud cover in December - La Harpe, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
La Harpe, KS

Average visibility in December - La Harpe, 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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