Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The arrival of December corresponds with a shift in temperature, down from a cool 54.7°F (12.6°C) in November to a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C). Mapleton observes an average nighttime low-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) during the month of December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Mapleton is 72%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 5.8 days. Throughout December, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Mapleton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.7 days and collects up to 29.06" (738mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, May, October through December. In Mapleton, in December, snow falls for 2.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 11.3 snowfall days, and 4.45" (113mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Mapleton is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Mapleton, the average sunshine in December is 5.6h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Mapleton, Kansas, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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How many days does it snow in December in Mapleton?
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Average temperature in December
Mapleton, KS
- Average high temperature in December: 44.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 29.7°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 (26.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Mapleton, KS
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Mapleton, KS
- Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).
Average humidity in December
Mapleton, KS
- Average humidity in December: 72%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Mapleton, KS
- Average rainfall in December: 1.3"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.16").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").
Average rainfall days in December
Mapleton, KS
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (5.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Mapleton, KS
- Average snowfall in December: 0.51"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Mapleton, KS
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mapleton, KS
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min
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 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Mapleton, KS
- Average sunshine days in December: 22.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Mapleton, 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
Mapleton, KS
- Average cloud cover in December: 39
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility in December
Mapleton, 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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