December weather forecast
Protection, KS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Protection, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 28°F (-2.2°C) and 44.6°F (7°C).

Temperature

December is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 44.6°F (7°C) and as low as 28°F (-2.2°C).

Humidity

January, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 63%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Protection, in December, it is raining for 3.4 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 101.2 rainfall days, and 17.48" (444mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Protection, during December, snow falls for 2.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 15.8 snowfall days, and 6.85" (174mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:30 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 6.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Protection are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

The coldest month is December, with an average high-temperature of 44.6°F (7°C) and an average low-temperature of 28°F (-2.2°C).

Is December cold?

In December, in Protection, the average high-temperature is 44.6°F (7°C), and the average low-temperature is 28°F (-2.2°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity in Protection are January, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 63%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 63%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Protection, Kansas, during December, the rain falls for 3.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Protection, in December, during 2.8 snowfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Protection have in December?

In Protection, the average day length in December is 9h and 39min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:30 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Protection have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Protection, KS

Average temperature in December - Protection, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (44.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Protection, KS

Average pressure in December - Protection, 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 (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Protection, KS

Average wind speed in December - Protection, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Protection, KS

Average humidity in December - Protection, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 63%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, May and December (63%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (56%).

Average rainfall in December
Protection, KS

Average rainfall in December - Protection, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
Protection, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Protection, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Protection, KS

Average snowfall in December - Protection, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Protection, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Protection, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Protection, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Protection, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Protection, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Protection, KS

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

Average cloud cover in December
Protection, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Protection, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 33).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in December
Protection, KS

Average visibility in December - Protection, 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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