Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The arrival of December corresponds with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's cool 51.6°F (10.9°C) to a wintry 39.4°F (4.1°C). Lancaster encounters a steady low-temperature average of 25.9°F (-3.4°C) throughout the month of December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 74%.Rainfall
In Lancaster, in December, it is raining for 5.2 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 125.3 rainfall days, and 23.94" (608mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 3.9 days. Throughout December, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 19.9 snowfall days, and 7.87" (200mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Lancaster, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 5.5h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Average temperature in December
Lancaster, KS
- Average high temperature in December: 39.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 25.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Lancaster, 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
Lancaster, KS
- Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Lancaster, KS
- Average humidity in December: 74%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (69%).
Average rainfall in December
Lancaster, KS
- Average rainfall in December: 0.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.79").
Average rainfall days in December
Lancaster, KS
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Lancaster, KS
- Average snowfall in December: 1.1"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Lancaster, KS
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.9 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
Lancaster, 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 3min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Lancaster, 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 June (12.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Lancaster, KS
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Lancaster, KS
- Average cloud cover in December: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Lancaster, 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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