December weather forecast
Scott City, KS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Scott City, Kansas, with temperature in the range of an average high of 43°F (6.1°C) and an average low of 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Temperature

Scott City experiences its lowest temperatures in December, with an average peak of 43°F (6.1°C) and a low of 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Scott City is 61%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Scott City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 97.6 days and collects up to 14.45" (367mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Scott City, in December, snow falls for 4.6 days, with typically accumulated 1.61" (41mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 23.2 snowfall days, and 8.35" (212mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:33 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

Scott City's temperature records reveal December as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 43°F (6.1°C) and lows of 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 43°F (6.1°C) and 26.2°F (-3.2°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is evaluated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Scott City, the average relative humidity in December is 61%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Scott City, in December, during 3.7 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Scott City, in December, during 4.6 snowfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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 Scott City have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:33 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Scott City, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.5h.

What is the month 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.

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Scott City, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 43°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (43°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (26.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Scott City, KS

Average pressure in December - Scott City, 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 (29.8"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Scott City, KS

Average wind speed in December - Scott City, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Scott City, KS

Average humidity in December - Scott City, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 61%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (62%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (49%).

Average rainfall in December
Scott City, KS

Average rainfall in December - Scott City, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Scott City, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Scott City, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Scott City, KS

Average snowfall in December - Scott City, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.73").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Scott City, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Scott City, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Scott City, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Scott City, 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: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Scott City, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Scott City, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are November and December (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Scott City, KS

Average UV index in December - Scott City, 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
Scott City, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Scott City, 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
Scott City, KS

Average visibility in December - Scott City, 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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