December weather forecast
Lenexa, KS

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Weather in December

December in Lenexa, Kansas encapsulates the essence of winter. The cold climate prevails with shorter days and increased snowfall of 0.79" (20mm), a significant increase from November's levels. The overall temperature dips sharply compared to the previous month, and the humidity follows a similar downward trend. Despite the cold, the festive atmosphere brightens up somewhat gloomy days. December truly encompasses winter, ending the year with its remarkably cold weather.

Temperature

Welcoming December, Lenexa observes a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C) to an icy 41°F (5°C). Nighttime temperature dips to a mean of 27.7°F (-2.4°C) during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 73%.

Rainfall

In Lenexa, Kansas, in December, it is raining for 5.7 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 131.6 rainfall days, and 27.01" (686mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Lenexa, Kansas, in December, during 2.9 snowfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Lenexa, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.4 days and aggregates up to 7.48" (190mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Lenexa, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Lenexa is 5.4h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

In Lenexa, in December, the average high-temperature is 41°F (5°C), and the average low-temperature is 27.7°F (-2.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 73%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 5.7 days. Throughout December, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Lenexa, during December, snow falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Lenexa have in December?

In Lenexa, the average day length in December is 9h and 29min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Lenexa?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Lenexa?

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?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value 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
Lenexa, KS

Average temperature in December - Lenexa, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 41°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23°F).

Average pressure in December
Lenexa, KS

Average pressure in December - Lenexa, KS
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Lenexa, KS

Average wind speed in December - Lenexa, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Lenexa, KS

Average humidity in December - Lenexa, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Lenexa, KS

Average rainfall in December - Lenexa, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").

Average rainfall days in December
Lenexa, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Lenexa, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lenexa, KS

Average snowfall in December - Lenexa, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lenexa, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Lenexa, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lenexa, KS
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lenexa, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Lenexa, 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 (12.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Lenexa, KS

Average UV index in December - Lenexa, 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
Lenexa, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Lenexa, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Lenexa, KS

Average visibility in December - Lenexa, 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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