December weather forecast
Nortonville, KS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Nortonville, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 39.4°F (4.1°C) and an average low of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Temperature

December shows a mild decline in the average high-temperature, falling from November's cool 51.6°F (10.9°C) to a cold 39.4°F (4.1°C). Throughout December, Nortonville's nights cool down to an average of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Humidity

In Nortonville, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 5.2 days. Throughout December, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Nortonville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 125.3 days and collects up to 23.94" (608mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Nortonville, during December, snow falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 19.9 snowfall days, and 7.87" (200mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.5h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Nortonville, is 39.4°F (4.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 25.9°F (-3.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is calculated to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Nortonville?

The average relative humidity in December is 74%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Nortonville, in December, during 5.2 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Nortonville, during December, snow falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) 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 Nortonville, the average day length in December is 9h and 26min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Nortonville is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Nortonville, KS

Average temperature in December - Nortonville, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Nortonville, KS

Average pressure in December - Nortonville, 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
Nortonville, KS

Average wind speed in December - Nortonville, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Nortonville, KS

Average humidity in December - Nortonville, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Nortonville, KS

Average rainfall in December - Nortonville, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.79").

Average rainfall days in December
Nortonville, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Nortonville, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Nortonville, KS

Average snowfall in December - Nortonville, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.1"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Nortonville, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Nortonville, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Nortonville, 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: 5h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Nortonville, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Nortonville, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Nortonville, KS

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Nortonville, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Nortonville, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Nortonville, KS

Average visibility in December - Nortonville, 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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