December weather forecast
New Albany, KS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in New Albany, Kansas, with temperature in the range of an average high of 45°F (7.2°C) and an average low of 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

Temperature

A shift in the average high-temperature occurs in December, reducing from a refreshing 55.9°F (13.3°C) in November to a frosty 45°F (7.2°C). During December, New Albany records an average temperature of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) at night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 70%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 4.8 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In New Albany, during the entire year, the rain falls for 124.6 days and collects up to 26.02" (661mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, October through December are months with snowfall. In New Albany, during December, snow falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 11 snowfall days, and 3.7" (94mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in New Albany, Kansas, is 5.8h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in New Albany, is 45°F (7.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 30.4°F (-0.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In New Albany, Kansas, the average relative humidity in December is 70%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 4.8 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In New Albany, Kansas, in December, during 2.5 snowfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does New Albany have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in New Albany?

The average sunshine duration in December in New Albany is 5.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In New Albany, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
New Albany, KS

Average temperature in December - New Albany, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 45°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 (42.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

Average pressure in December
New Albany, KS

Average pressure in December - New Albany, KS
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
New Albany, KS

Average wind speed in December - New Albany, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 10mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (11.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.5mph).

Average humidity in December
New Albany, KS

Average humidity in December - New Albany, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in December
New Albany, KS

Average rainfall in December - New Albany, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
New Albany, KS

Average rainfall days in December - New Albany, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
New Albany, KS

Average snowfall in December - New Albany, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.54").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
New Albany, KS

Average snowfall days in December - New Albany, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.9 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
New Albany, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - New Albany, 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: 5h and 5min

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 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
New Albany, KS

Average sunshine days in December - New Albany, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.5 days).

Average UV index in December
New Albany, KS

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

Average cloud cover in December
New Albany, KS

Average cloud cover in December - New Albany, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
New Albany, KS

Average visibility in December - New Albany, 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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