December weather forecast
Leon, KS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Leon, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and an average high of 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Temperature

Leon's December weather shows a moderate shift in high-temperatures, falling from November's moderate 55.4°F (13°C) to a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C). Leon experiences an average temperature drop to a subzero cold 29.1°F (-1.6°C) during December nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 68%.

Rainfall

In Leon, during December, the rain falls for 4.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 125.5 rainfall days, and 25.79" (655mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Leon. In Leon, in December, snow falls for 2.9 days, with typically accumulated 0.83" (21mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 15 snowfall days, and 6.1" (155mm) 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 7:24 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Leon are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Leon in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Leon, is 43.7°F (6.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 29.1°F (-1.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Leon?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Leon?

In December, in Leon, Kansas, the rain falls for 4.4 days. Throughout December, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Leon?

In December, in Leon, it is snowing for 2.9 days. Throughout December, 0.83" (21mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Leon?

December has the shortest days of the year in Leon, Kansas, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Leon have in December?

The average day length in December in Leon, Kansas, is 9h and 37min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Leon?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, in Leon, Kansas, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Leon have in December?

In Leon, the average sunshine duration in December is 6h.

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

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Leon, Kansas.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Leon?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Leon is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Leon, KS

Average temperature in December - Leon, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Leon, KS

Average pressure in December - Leon, 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
Leon, KS

Average wind speed in December - Leon, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.7mph

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
Leon, KS

Average humidity in December - Leon, 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
Leon, KS

Average rainfall in December - Leon, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.79").

Average rainfall days in December
Leon, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Leon, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Leon, KS

Average snowfall in December - Leon, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Leon, KS

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Leon, 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 0min

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
Leon, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Leon, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Leon, KS

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

Average cloud cover in December
Leon, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Leon, 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
Leon, KS

Average visibility in December - Leon, 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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