December weather forecast
Reading, KS

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

As Reading enters December, the average high-temperature decreases from the a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C) of November to an icy 42.1°F (5.6°C). In the month of December, Reading witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Humidity

In Reading, the average relative humidity in December is 71%.

Rainfall

February, November and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 2.7 days and typically aggregates up to 0.2" (5mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Reading are January through March, October through December. In Reading, in December, snow falls for 1.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Reading, 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 7:23 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.7h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In Reading, in December, the average high-temperature is 42.1°F (5.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 27.9°F (-2.3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is estimated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Reading, the average relative humidity in December is 71%.

What is the driest month?

February, November and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 2.7 days and typically aggregates up to 0.2" (5mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in December?

In Reading, during December, the rain falls for 2.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.2" (5mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Reading?

In Reading, Kansas, 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 Reading have in December?

In Reading, the average day length in December is 9h and 32min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Reading, Kansas, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, February, 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?

In Reading, Kansas, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Reading, KS

Average temperature in December - Reading, 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
Reading, KS

Average pressure in December - Reading, 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
Reading, KS

Average wind speed in December - Reading, 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
Reading, KS

Average humidity in December - Reading, 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
Reading, KS

Average rainfall in December - Reading, 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
Reading, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Reading, 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
Reading, KS

Average snowfall in December - Reading, 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
Reading, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Reading, 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
Reading, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Reading, 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
Reading, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Reading, 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
Reading, KS

Average UV index in December - Reading, 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
Reading, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Reading, 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
Reading, KS

Average visibility in December - Reading, 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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