December weather forecast
Mound Valley, KS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mound Valley, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and 45.3°F (7.4°C).

Temperature

In Mound Valley, the average high-temperature in December decreases from a moderate 55.9°F (13.3°C) in November to a chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C). During December, the average low-temperature is recorded at a subzero cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 71%.

Rainfall

In Mound Valley, in December, it is raining for 4.6 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Mound Valley, during the entire year, the rain falls for 114.4 days and collects up to 19.69" (500mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Mound Valley, in December, snow falls for 1.9 days, with typically accumulated 0.35" (9mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 8.6 snowfall days, and 1.85" (47mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Mound Valley.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Mound Valley, the average sunshine in December is 5.7h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

In December, in Mound Valley, the average high-temperature is 45.3°F (7.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 31.1°F (-0.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is computed to be 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Mound Valley, the average relative humidity in December is 71%.

How many days does it rain in December in Mound Valley?

In Mound Valley, in December, it is raining for 4.6 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Mound Valley, in December, snow falls for 1.9 days, with typically accumulated 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Mound Valley, the average day length in December is 9h and 39min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Mound Valley, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Mound Valley, KS

Average temperature in December - Mound Valley, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°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 (27.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Mound Valley, KS

Average pressure in December - Mound Valley, KS
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Mound Valley, KS

Average wind speed in December - Mound Valley, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Mound Valley, KS

Average humidity in December - Mound Valley, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Mound Valley, KS

Average rainfall in December - Mound Valley, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
Mound Valley, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Mound Valley, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mound Valley, KS

Average snowfall in December - Mound Valley, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.87").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Mound Valley, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Mound Valley, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mound Valley, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mound Valley, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mound Valley, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Mound Valley, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.1 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (23.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Mound Valley, KS

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

Average cloud cover in December
Mound Valley, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Mound Valley, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
Mound Valley, KS

Average visibility in December - Mound Valley, 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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