December weather forecast
Olivet, KS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Olivet, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and an average high of 42.1°F (5.6°C).

Temperature

A shift in the average high-temperature occurs in December, reducing from a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C) in November to a wintry 42.1°F (5.6°C). During the month of December, the temperature falls to an average of 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are February, November and December Rain falls for 2.7 days and accumulates 0.2" (5mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, October through December. In Olivet, Kansas, in December, snow falls for 1.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 9.5 snowfall days, and 1.38" (35mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 42.1°F (5.6°C) and 27.9°F (-2.3°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is estimated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 71%.

What is the driest month?

February, November and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 2.7 days and typically aggregates up to 0.2" (5mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December in Olivet?

In Olivet, during December, the rain falls for 2.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.2" (5mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Olivet, in December, snow falls for 1.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Olivet?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Olivet have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 32min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Olivet have in December?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, February, November 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 Olivet, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Olivet, KS

Average temperature in December - Olivet, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Olivet, KS

Average pressure in December - Olivet, 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 (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Olivet, KS

Average wind speed in December - Olivet, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Olivet, KS

Average humidity in December - Olivet, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (67%).

Average rainfall in December
Olivet, KS

Average rainfall in December - Olivet, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.42").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February, November and December (0.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Olivet, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Olivet, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (9.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Olivet, KS

Average snowfall in December - Olivet, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Olivet, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Olivet, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Olivet, KS
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Olivet, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Olivet, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 27.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (27.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and July (19.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Olivet, KS

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

Average cloud cover in December
Olivet, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Olivet, 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
Olivet, KS

Average visibility in December - Olivet, 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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