December weather forecast
Manchester, KS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Manchester, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.4°F (5.2°C) and 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Temperature

December ushers in a slight temperature change, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's cool 54.1°F (12.3°C) to a wintry 41.4°F (5.2°C). Manchester, in December, witnesses an average low-temperature of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 70%.

Rainfall

In Manchester, in December, it is raining for 3.5 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Manchester, during the entire year, the rain falls for 104.5 days and collects up to 18.58" (472mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Manchester, it is snowing for 2.8 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is accumulated. In Manchester, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.1 days and aggregates up to 7.2" (183mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:16 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jun 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 41.4°F (5.2°C) and a low-temperature of 26.8°F (-2.9°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 70%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Manchester, in December, during 3.5 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Manchester, in December, snow falls for 2.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.02" (26mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Manchester have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 29min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:07 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?

With an average of 5.9h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Manchester, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Manchester, KS

Average pressure in December - Manchester, 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
Manchester, KS

Average wind speed in December - Manchester, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Manchester, KS

Average humidity in December - Manchester, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 70%

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

Average rainfall in December
Manchester, KS

Average rainfall in December - Manchester, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
Manchester, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Manchester, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Manchester, KS

Average snowfall in December - Manchester, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.44").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Manchester, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Manchester, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.2 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
Manchester, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Manchester, 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 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Manchester, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Manchester, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Manchester, KS

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

Average cloud cover in December
Manchester, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Manchester, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in December
Manchester, KS

Average visibility in December - Manchester, 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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