December weather forecast
Moscow, KS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Moscow, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 28°F (-2.2°C) and max 46.4°F (8°C).

Temperature

December, marked by an average high-temperature of 46.4°F (8°C) and a low-temperature of 28°F (-2.2°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 58%, December is the most humid month in Moscow.

Rainfall

In Moscow, in December, it is raining for 2.5 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 97.1 rainfall days, and 14.25" (362mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 2.6 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Moscow, there are 14.4 snowfall days, and 5.51" (140mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Moscow, Kansas, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:37 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Moscow is December, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Moscow. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Moscow?

December, on average, is the coldest month in Moscow, Kansas, registering a high temperature of 46.4°F (8°C) and a low of 28°F (-2.2°C).

What is the temperature in December in Moscow?

December temperatures in Moscow vary between a high-temperature of 46.4°F (8°C) and a low-temperature of 28°F (-2.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month in Moscow?

The most humid month in Moscow, Kansas, is December, with an average relative humidity of 58%.

What is the average humidity in December in Moscow?

In December, the average relative humidity in Moscow is 58%.

How many days does it rain in December in Moscow?

In Moscow, during December, the rain falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Moscow?

In Moscow, in December, snow falls for 2.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Moscow?

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

How many hours of daylight does Moscow have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 38min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Moscow?

On the first day of December in Moscow, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:37 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Moscow?

With an average of 6.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December in Moscow?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Moscow is 6.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Moscow?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Moscow?

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

Average temperature in December - Moscow, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (94.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (46.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (28°F).

Average pressure in December
Moscow, KS

Average pressure in December - Moscow, KS
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.81"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Moscow, KS

Average wind speed in December - Moscow, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and August (10.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Moscow, KS

Average humidity in December - Moscow, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 58%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (58%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (45%).

Average rainfall in December
Moscow, KS

Average rainfall in December - Moscow, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.31").

Average rainfall days in December
Moscow, KS

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Moscow, KS

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Moscow, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Moscow, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.6 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
Moscow, KS

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

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 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Moscow, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Moscow, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 25.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (26.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Moscow, KS

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

Average cloud cover in December
Moscow, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Moscow, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 23

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in December
Moscow, KS

Average visibility in December - Moscow, 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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