December weather forecast
Latham, KS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Latham, Kansas, with an average temperature varying between 44.4°F (6.9°C) and 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

Temperature

Latham's progression into December involves a drop in the average high-temperature, receding from a refreshing 55.8°F (13.2°C) in November to a chilly 44.4°F (6.9°C). In December, Latham's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) during the night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Latham is 68%.

Rainfall

January and December are months with the least rain in Latham when the rain falls for 4.2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Latham, in December, snow falls for 2.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 10.5 snowfall days, and 2.68" (68mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 44.4°F (6.9°C) and a low-temperature of 29.5°F (-1.4°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Latham, the average relative humidity in December is 68%.

What is the driest month?

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 4.2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Latham in December?

In Latham, in December, it is raining for 4.2 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Latham, in December, snow falls for 2.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Latham have in December?

In Latham, Kansas, the average day length in December is 9h and 37min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Latham have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, February 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?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Latham, KS

Average temperature in December - Latham, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Latham, KS

Average pressure in December - Latham, 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 (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Latham, KS

Average wind speed in December - Latham, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Latham, KS

Average humidity in December - Latham, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (64%).

Average rainfall in December
Latham, KS

Average rainfall in December - Latham, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.98").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
Latham, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Latham, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Latham, KS

Average snowfall in December - Latham, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.87").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Latham, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Latham, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Latham, 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 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Latham, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Latham, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Latham, KS

Average UV index in December - Latham, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Latham, KS

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in December
Latham, KS

Average visibility in December - Latham, 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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