December weather forecast
Longford, KS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Longford, Kansas, with an average temperature ranging between max 39.7°F (4.3°C) and min 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

December shows a mild decline in the average high-temperature, falling from November's cool 52.9°F (11.6°C) to an icy 39.7°F (4.3°C). Longford in December experiences a low-temperature average of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Humidity

In Longford, the average relative humidity in December is 72%.

Rainfall

In Longford, in December, it is raining for 4.2 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Longford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.7 days and collects up to 21.26" (540mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, in Longford, it is snowing for 3.3 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 18.5 snowfall days, and 7.6" (193mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Longford, Kansas, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:16 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Longford, Kansas.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Longford in December?

In Longford, 39.7°F (4.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 25.7°F (-3.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Longford?

In Longford, Kansas, the average relative humidity in December is 72%.

How much does it rain in Longford in December?

In Longford, Kansas, in December, it is raining for 4.2 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Longford?

In Longford, Kansas, in December, during 3.3 snowfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Longford?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Longford.

What is the average length of the day in December in Longford?

In December, the average day length in Longford is 9h and 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Longford?

On the first day of December in Longford, Kansas, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:16 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Longford?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Longford, Kansas, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Longford?

In Longford, Kansas, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Longford?

January, February, 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 Longford?

In Longford, Kansas, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Longford, KS

Average temperature in December - Longford, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Longford, KS

Average pressure in December - Longford, 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
Longford, KS

Average wind speed in December - Longford, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Longford, KS

Average humidity in December - Longford, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (63%).

Average rainfall in December
Longford, KS

Average rainfall in December - Longford, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.74").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Longford, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Longford, 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 (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Longford, KS

Average snowfall in December - Longford, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.06"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Longford, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Longford, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Longford, 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 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Longford, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Longford, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Longford, KS

Average UV index in December - Longford, KS
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Longford, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Longford, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in December
Longford, KS

Average visibility in December - Longford, 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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