December weather forecast
Osborne, KS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Osborne, Kansas, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and max 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Temperature

The onset of December results in a decrease in the average high-temperature, receding from a fresh 54°F (12.2°C) in November to a cold 40.6°F (4.8°C). Osborne records an average temperature drop to a subzero cold 25.5°F (-3.6°C) in December.

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 69%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Osborne, Kansas, in December, it is raining for 4.3 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Osborne, during the entire year, the rain falls for 110.3 days and collects up to 19.76" (502mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Osborne, during December, snow falls for 4.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of snow. In Osborne, Kansas, during the entire year, snow falls for 22.6 days and aggregates up to 8.5" (216mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6h of sunshine.

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 ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

During December, Osborne experiences an average high-temperature of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and a low-temperature of 25.5°F (-3.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is calculated to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the most humid month?

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 69%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 69%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Osborne, in December, it is raining for 4.3 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 4.7 days. Throughout December, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 in Osborne.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 26min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Osborne, the average sunshine duration in December is 6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading 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 unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Osborne, KS

Average temperature in December - Osborne, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.5°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 (23.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Osborne, KS

Average pressure in December - Osborne, KS
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Osborne, KS

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Osborne, KS

Average humidity in December - Osborne, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 69%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (57%).

Average rainfall in December
Osborne, KS

Average rainfall in December - Osborne, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
Osborne, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Osborne, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Osborne, KS

Average snowfall in December - Osborne, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Osborne, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Osborne, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Osborne, 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: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Osborne, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Osborne, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Osborne, KS

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

Average cloud cover in December
Osborne, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Osborne, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 36).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in December
Osborne, KS

Average visibility in December - Osborne, 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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