December weather forecast
Scottsville, KS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Scottsville, Kansas, with temperature in the range of an average high of 40.3°F (4.6°C) and an average low of 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

Temperature

In Scottsville, entering December brings a temperature decrement, reducing from November's cool 53.4°F (11.9°C) to a cold 40.3°F (4.6°C). Scottsville's nighttime temperature during December is consistently averaged at a freezing cold 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

Humidity

In Scottsville, the average relative humidity in December is 70%.

Rainfall

In Scottsville, in December, during 3.9 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 112.7 rainfall days, and 21.93" (557mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Scottsville, during December, snow falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of snow. In Scottsville, during the entire year, snow falls for 20.8 days and aggregates up to 9.09" (231mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.9h 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 ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jun 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Scottsville are 40.3°F (4.6°C) and 25.3°F (-3.7°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is estimated at 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 70%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Scottsville, in December, during 3.9 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 4 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 26min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Scottsville?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Scottsville, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.3°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 (23.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Scottsville, KS

Average pressure in December - Scottsville, 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 (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Scottsville, KS

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Scottsville, KS

Average humidity in December - Scottsville, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 70%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and May (71%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (60%).

Average rainfall in December
Scottsville, KS

Average rainfall in December - Scottsville, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
Scottsville, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Scottsville, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Scottsville, KS

Average snowfall in December - Scottsville, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.44").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Scottsville, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Scottsville, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4 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
Scottsville, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Scottsville, KS
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Scottsville, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Scottsville, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Scottsville, KS

Average UV index in December - Scottsville, 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
Scottsville, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Scottsville, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in December
Scottsville, KS

Average visibility in December - Scottsville, 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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