December weather forecast
McDonald, KS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in McDonald, Kansas, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.1°F (-4.4°C) and max 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Temperature

December, with its average high-temperature of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 24.1°F (-4.4°C), holds the record as the coldest month.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 63%.

Rainfall

In McDonald, in December, it is raining for 3.3 days, with typically 0.39" (10mm) of accumulated precipitation. In McDonald, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.5 days and collects up to 14.49" (368mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In McDonald, Kansas, during December, snow falls for 5.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of snow. In McDonald, during the entire year, snow falls for 27.5 days and aggregates up to 10.28" (261mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 5:31 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in McDonald?

The coldest period tends to be December, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and a low of 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

How cold does it get in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 40.6°F (4.8°C) and 24.1°F (-4.4°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the most humid month?

January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 63%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In McDonald, the average relative humidity in December is 63%.

How much does it rain in December?

In McDonald, during December, the rain falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In McDonald, in December, snow falls for 5.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.22" (31mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 25min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 5:31 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in McDonald?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does McDonald have in December?

In McDonald, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December in McDonald?

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

Average temperature in December - McDonald, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (24.1°F).

Average pressure in December
McDonald, KS

Average pressure in December - McDonald, KS
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.81"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
McDonald, KS

Average wind speed in December - McDonald, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.9mph).

Average humidity in December
McDonald, KS

Average humidity in December - McDonald, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 63%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and December (63%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and September (50%).

Average rainfall in December
McDonald, KS

Average rainfall in December - McDonald, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
McDonald, KS

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
McDonald, KS

Average snowfall in December - McDonald, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
McDonald, KS

Average snowfall days in December - McDonald, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - McDonald, KS
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
McDonald, KS

Average sunshine days in December - McDonald, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are November and December (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.7 days).

Average UV index in December
McDonald, KS

Average UV index in December - McDonald, 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
McDonald, KS

Average cloud cover in December - McDonald, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 32).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in December
McDonald, KS

Average visibility in December - McDonald, 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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