December weather forecast
Russell Springs, KS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Russell Springs, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.9°F (5.5°C) and 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

Temperature

With an average high-temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 25.5°F (-3.6°C), December is the coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Russell Springs, in December, during 4.6 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 105.4 rainfall days, and 13.7" (348mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 2.5 days and typically aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 5:32 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Russell Springs's temperature records reveal December as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 41.9°F (5.5°C) and lows of 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

Is it cold in Russell Springs during December?

In December, in Russell Springs, the average high-temperature is 41.9°F (5.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 25.5°F (-3.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is computed to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 63%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, in Russell Springs, the rain falls for 4.6 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 2.5 days and accumulates 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Russell Springs, in December, snow falls for 2.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Russell Springs have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 5:32 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Russell Springs, KS

Average temperature in December - Russell Springs, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (41.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Russell Springs, KS

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.81"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Russell Springs, KS

Average wind speed in December - Russell Springs, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Russell Springs, KS

Average humidity in December - Russell Springs, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 63%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (63%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (50%).

Average rainfall in December
Russell Springs, KS

Average rainfall in December - Russell Springs, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.36").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
Russell Springs, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Russell Springs, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Russell Springs, KS

Average snowfall in December - Russell Springs, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.06").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Russell Springs, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Russell Springs, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.9 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
Russell Springs, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Russell Springs, KS
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Russell Springs, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Russell Springs, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.7 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and July (14.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Russell Springs, KS

Average UV index in December - Russell Springs, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Russell Springs, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Russell Springs, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 27

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in December
Russell Springs, KS

Average visibility in December - Russell Springs, 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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