December weather forecast
Montezuma, KS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Montezuma, Kansas, with an average temperature ranging between max 44.6°F (7°C) and min 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Temperature

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 44.6°F (7°C) and a low of 27.5°F (-2.5°C), December stands out as the coldest month.

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 61%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Montezuma, in December, during 2.5 rainfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 100.4 rainfall days, and 15.79" (401mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Montezuma, in December, during 3.1 snowfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Montezuma, Kansas, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.5 days and aggregates up to 8.78" (223mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Montezuma, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:33 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Montezuma are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Montezuma?

December, noted for its average high-temperature of 44.6°F (7°C) and an average low-temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C), is considered the coldest month.

Is December cold in Montezuma?

In Montezuma, 44.6°F (7°C) is the average high-temperature and 27.5°F (-2.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What are the most humid months in Montezuma?

The months with the highest humidity in Montezuma, Kansas, are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 61%.

What is the average humidity in December in Montezuma?

In Montezuma, Kansas, the average relative humidity in December is 61%.

How many days does it rain in December in Montezuma?

In Montezuma, in December, during 2.5 rainfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Montezuma in December?

In Montezuma, during December, snow falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Montezuma?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Montezuma.

What is the average length of the day in December in Montezuma?

The average day length in December is 9h and 37min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Montezuma?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:33 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Montezuma?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Montezuma, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Montezuma have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Montezuma is 6.6h.

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Montezuma?

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

Average temperature in December - Montezuma, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (44.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°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 (27°F).

Average pressure in December
Montezuma, KS

Average pressure in December - Montezuma, KS
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.82"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Montezuma, KS

Average wind speed in December - Montezuma, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Montezuma, KS

Average humidity in December - Montezuma, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 61%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (61%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (51%).

Average rainfall in December
Montezuma, KS

Average rainfall in December - Montezuma, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Montezuma, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Montezuma, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Montezuma, KS

Average snowfall in December - Montezuma, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Montezuma, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Montezuma, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.2 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
Montezuma, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Montezuma, KS
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Montezuma, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Montezuma, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Montezuma, KS

Average UV index in December - Montezuma, KS
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Montezuma, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Montezuma, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 30).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in December
Montezuma, KS

Average visibility in December - Montezuma, 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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