December weather forecast
Plains, KS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Plains, Kansas, with an average temperature varying between 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Temperature

Plains's December weather reaches an average high of 45.5°F (7.5°C) and an average low of 28.8°F (-1.8°C), making it the coldest month.

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 60%.

Rainfall

In Plains, during December, the rain falls for 2.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Plains, Kansas, there are 93.1 rainfall days, and 15.16" (385mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Plains. In Plains, in December, during 2.5 snowfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Plains, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.5 days and aggregates up to 5.55" (141mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Plains, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:35 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Plains?

In Plains, December is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 45.5°F (7.5°C) and a low of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

What is the usual temperature for Plains in December?

In Plains, 45.5°F (7.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 28.8°F (-1.8°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month in Plains?

With an average relative humidity of 60%, December is the most humid month in Plains, Kansas.

What is the average humidity in December in Plains?

In Plains, the average relative humidity in December is 60%.

How much does it rain in Plains in December?

In Plains, in December, it is raining for 2.4 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Plains?

In Plains, Kansas, during December, snow falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Plains?

December has the shortest days of the year in Plains, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Plains have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 39min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Plains?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of the month, in Plains, Kansas, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:35 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Plains?

The month with the least sunshine in Plains is December, with an average of 6.7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Plains have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Plains?

The months with the lowest UV index in Plains, Kansas, are November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December in Plains?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Plains is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Plains, KS

Average temperature in December - Plains, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (94.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (45.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28°F).

Average pressure in December
Plains, KS

Average pressure in December - Plains, KS
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Plains, KS

Average wind speed in December - Plains, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Plains, KS

Average humidity in December - Plains, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 60%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (60%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (50%).

Average rainfall in December
Plains, KS

Average rainfall in December - Plains, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Plains, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Plains, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.4 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Plains, KS

Average snowfall in December - Plains, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.98"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Plains, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Plains, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 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
Plains, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Plains, 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: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Plains, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Plains, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 26.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (27.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13 days).

Average UV index in December
Plains, KS

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Plains, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Plains, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 24

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 28).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in December
Plains, KS

Average visibility in December - Plains, 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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