December weather forecast
Lorraine, KS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Lorraine, Kansas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

Onset of December comes with a temperature decline, the average high falling from a fresh 54.3°F (12.4°C) in November to an icy 41.9°F (5.5°C). Lorraine records a mean low-temperature of 26.8°F (-2.9°C) in December.

Humidity

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 69%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Lorraine, Kansas, in December, during 3.3 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 91.6 rainfall days, and 12.13" (308mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Lorraine. In Lorraine, in December, snow falls for 2.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.87" (22mm) of snow. In Lorraine, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.8 days and aggregates up to 4.76" (121mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Lorraine, Kansas.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:22 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Lorraine, Kansas, with an average of 6.1h of sunshine.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Lorraine during December?

During December, Lorraine experiences an average high-temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C) and a low-temperature of 26.8°F (-2.9°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 84.2°F (29°C).

What are the most humid months in Lorraine?

The months with the highest humidity are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 69%.

What is the average humidity in December in Lorraine?

In Lorraine, the average relative humidity in December is 69%.

How many days does it rain in December in Lorraine?

In Lorraine, Kansas, in December, during 3.3 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Lorraine in December?

In December, it is snowing for 2.4 days. Throughout December, 0.87" (22mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lorraine?

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

How many hours of daylight does Lorraine have in December?

In December, the average day length in Lorraine, Kansas, is 9h and 32min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Lorraine?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:22 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Lorraine?

With an average of 6.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Lorraine, Kansas.

How long on average sun shines in December in Lorraine?

In Lorraine, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.1h.

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Lorraine?

In Lorraine, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Lorraine, KS

Average temperature in December - Lorraine, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Lorraine, KS

Average pressure in December - Lorraine, KS
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"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
Lorraine, KS

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Lorraine, KS

Average humidity in December - Lorraine, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 69%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (59%).

Average rainfall in December
Lorraine, KS

Average rainfall in December - Lorraine, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.31").

Average rainfall days in December
Lorraine, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Lorraine, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lorraine, KS

Average snowfall in December - Lorraine, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lorraine, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Lorraine, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lorraine, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Lorraine, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 25.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Lorraine, KS

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

Average cloud cover in December
Lorraine, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Lorraine, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 32

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 36).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in December
Lorraine, KS

Average visibility in December - Lorraine, 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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