December weather forecast
Osage City, KS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Osage City, Kansas, with an average temperature varying between 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and 42.1°F (5.6°C).

Temperature

The onset of December brings a small change in high-temperatures, falling from a fresh 53.8°F (12.1°C) in November to a cold 42.1°F (5.6°C). Osage City records an average temperature drop to a freezing cold 27.9°F (-2.3°C) in December.

Humidity

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

January through March, October through December are months with snowfall. In Osage City, in December, during 1.7 snowfall days, 0.2" (5mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Osage City, during the entire year, snow falls for 9.5 days and aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of snow.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.7h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jun 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Osage City, records 42.1°F (5.6°C), while the low-temperature is 27.9°F (-2.3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, 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?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 2.7 days. Throughout December, 0.2" (5mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Osage City, during December, snow falls for 1.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Osage City have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 31min.

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 Osage City have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.7h.

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 in Osage City.

What is the UV index reading 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
Osage City, KS

Average temperature in December - Osage City, 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
Osage City, KS

Average pressure in December - Osage City, 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
Osage City, KS

Average wind speed in December - Osage City, 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
Osage City, KS

Average humidity in December - Osage City, 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
Osage City, KS

Average rainfall in December - Osage City, 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
Osage City, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Osage City, 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
Osage City, KS

Average snowfall in December - Osage City, 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
Osage City, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Osage City, 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
Osage City, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Osage City, 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
Osage City, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Osage City, 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
Osage City, KS

Average UV index in December - Osage City, 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
Osage City, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Osage City, 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
Osage City, KS

Average visibility in December - Osage City, 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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