December weather forecast
Louisville, KS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Louisville, Kansas, with an average temperature varying between 39.9°F (4.4°C) and 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Temperature

The start of December signals a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a cool 52.9°F (11.6°C) in November to an icy 39.9°F (4.4°C). Louisville cools down to an average low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Louisville is 72%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 5.2 days. Throughout December, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 123.7 rainfall days, and 24.37" (619mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Louisville, in December, during 3.5 snowfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 16.8 snowfall days, and 7.09" (180mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Louisville is 5.7h.

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 low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

December temperatures in Louisville vary between a high-temperature of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and a low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 72%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Louisville, during December, the rain falls for 5.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Louisville, during December, snow falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Louisville have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Louisville?

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

When is the lowest UV index?

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?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Louisville, KS

Average temperature in December - Louisville, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Louisville, KS

Average pressure in December - Louisville, 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
Louisville, KS

Average wind speed in December - Louisville, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Louisville, KS

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).

Average rainfall in December
Louisville, KS

Average rainfall in December - Louisville, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.06").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Louisville, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Louisville, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Louisville, KS

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.81").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Louisville, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Louisville, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5 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
Louisville, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Louisville, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Louisville, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Louisville, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13 days).

Average UV index in December
Louisville, KS

Average UV index in December - Louisville, 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
Louisville, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Louisville, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
Louisville, KS

Average visibility in December - Louisville, 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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