December weather forecast
Pretty Prairie, KS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Pretty Prairie, Kansas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28°F (-2.2°C) and 44.2°F (6.8°C).

Temperature

December suggests a modest reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from a mild 55.8°F (13.2°C) in November to a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C). Pretty Prairie experiences a steady low-temperature of 28°F (-2.2°C) throughout December.

Humidity

In Pretty Prairie, the average relative humidity in December is 67%.

Rainfall

In Pretty Prairie, in December, during 3 rainfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 92.5 rainfall days, and 11.93" (303mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Pretty Prairie, during December, snow falls for 1.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Pretty Prairie, there are 10 snowfall days, and 2.56" (65mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:23 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 6.3h of sunshine.

UV index

January, 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 low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Pretty Prairie, is 44.2°F (6.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 28°F (-2.2°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 67%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Pretty Prairie, during December, the rain falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 1.6 days. Throughout December, 0.16" (4mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Pretty Prairie, Kansas, the average day length in December is 9h and 36min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:23 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 6.3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Pretty Prairie have in December?

In Pretty Prairie, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity 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 unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Pretty Prairie, KS

Average temperature in December - Pretty Prairie, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Pretty Prairie, KS

Average pressure in December - Pretty Prairie, 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 (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Pretty Prairie, KS

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Pretty Prairie, KS

Average humidity in December - Pretty Prairie, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (58%).

Average rainfall in December
Pretty Prairie, KS

Average rainfall in December - Pretty Prairie, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Pretty Prairie, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Pretty Prairie, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (11.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pretty Prairie, KS

Average snowfall in December - Pretty Prairie, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.83").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Pretty Prairie, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Pretty Prairie, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.4 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
Pretty Prairie, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pretty Prairie, 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 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pretty Prairie, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Pretty Prairie, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 26 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (26.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (16.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Pretty Prairie, KS

Average UV index in December - Pretty Prairie, 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 January, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Pretty Prairie, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Pretty Prairie, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 36).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in December
Pretty Prairie, KS

Average visibility in December - Pretty Prairie, 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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