December weather forecast
Scammon, KS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Scammon, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Temperature

A subtle decrease in the average high-temperature marks December, falling from November's refreshing 56.1°F (13.4°C) to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). Throughout December, Scammon registers a consistent average low-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

In Scammon, in December, during 7 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 141.7 rainfall days, and 30.67" (779mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, May, November and December. In Scammon, during December, snow falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of snow. In Scammon, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.6 days and aggregates up to 4.33" (110mm) of snow.

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 7:15 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.7h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Scammon in December?

In Scammon, in December, the average high-temperature is 45.5°F (7.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 31.5°F (-0.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is computed to be 100.4°F (38°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Scammon, the average relative humidity in December is 73%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 7 days. Throughout December, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 2 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) 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.

How many hours of daylight does Scammon have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, February 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 low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Scammon, KS

Average temperature in December - Scammon, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.5°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 (27.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Scammon, KS

Average pressure in December - Scammon, KS
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Scammon, KS

Average wind speed in December - Scammon, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Scammon, KS

Average humidity in December - Scammon, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Scammon, KS

Average rainfall in December - Scammon, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.35").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (1.38").

Average rainfall days in December
Scammon, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Scammon, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Scammon, KS

Average snowfall in December - Scammon, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Scammon, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Scammon, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Scammon, 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: 5h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Scammon, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Scammon, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Scammon, KS

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

Average cloud cover in December
Scammon, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Scammon, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 38

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
Scammon, KS

Average visibility in December - Scammon, 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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