December weather forecast
Ruella, KS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Ruella, Kansas, with temperature in the range of an average low of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and an average high of 46°F (7.8°C).

Temperature

Stepping into December, Ruella observes a temperature decline, with the average high falling from November's moderate 57°F (13.9°C) to a chilly 46°F (7.8°C). During December, Ruella consistently records a temperature low averaging a subzero cold 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 67%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3 days. Throughout December, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 90.6 rainfall days, and 11.54" (293mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Ruella, during December, snow falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of snow. In Ruella, during the entire year, snow falls for 9.6 days and aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:26 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 minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

In Ruella, in December, the average high-temperature is 46°F (7.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 29.3°F (-1.5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 67%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Ruella, in December, it is raining for 3 days, with typically 0.35" (9mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Ruella, in December, during 1.5 snowfall days, 0.31" (8mm) 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 Ruella have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 40min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:26 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 Ruella have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.3h.

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.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Ruella, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ruella, KS

Average temperature in December - Ruella, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 46°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (94.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (74.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Ruella, KS

Average pressure in December - Ruella, 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
Ruella, KS

Average wind speed in December - Ruella, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Ruella, KS

Average humidity in December - Ruella, 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 (56%).

Average rainfall in December
Ruella, KS

Average rainfall in December - Ruella, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Ruella, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Ruella, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ruella, KS

Average snowfall in December - Ruella, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ruella, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Ruella, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.2 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
Ruella, KS

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

Average sunshine days in December - Ruella, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 26.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (26.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (16.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Ruella, KS

Average UV index in December - Ruella, 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
Ruella, KS

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

The months with the most cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 35).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in December
Ruella, KS

Average visibility in December - Ruella, 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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