December weather forecast
Lake City, KS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Lake City, Kansas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Temperature

Lake City's progression into December includes a drop in the average high-temperature, from a refreshing 56.5°F (13.6°C) in November to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). In December, Lake City encounters an average low-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) during the night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 65%.

Rainfall

In Lake City, Kansas, during December, the rain falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 119.9 rainfall days, and 22.48" (571mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Lake City, in December, snow falls for 2.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.71" (18mm) of snow. In Lake City, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.5 days and aggregates up to 5.83" (148mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Lake City, Kansas, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:27 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 6.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 45.5°F (7.5°C) and a low-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Lake City, the average relative humidity in December is 65%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Lake City, in December, it is raining for 4.9 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Lake City, in December, during 2.4 snowfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lake City?

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

How many hours of daylight does Lake City have in December?

The average day length in December in Lake City is 9h and 38min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:27 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 6.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Lake City have in December?

In Lake City, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, 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 Lake City, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Lake City, KS

Average temperature in December - Lake City, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Lake City, KS

Average pressure in December - Lake City, 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
Lake City, KS

Average wind speed in December - Lake City, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

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
Lake City, KS

Average humidity in December - Lake City, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 65%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (56%).

Average rainfall in December
Lake City, KS

Average rainfall in December - Lake City, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.21").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.79").

Average rainfall days in December
Lake City, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Lake City, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lake City, KS

Average snowfall in December - Lake City, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lake City, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Lake City, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lake City, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lake City, 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: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lake City, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Lake City, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Lake City, KS

Average UV index in December - Lake City, KS
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Lake City, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Lake City, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 27

The months with the most cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 34).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in December
Lake City, KS

Average visibility in December - Lake City, 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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