December weather forecast
Sedgwick, KS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sedgwick, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 43.9°F (6.6°C) and an average low of 28.4°F (-2°C).

Temperature

With December's onset, the average high-temperature recedes from November's moderate 55.8°F (13.2°C) to a chilly 43.9°F (6.6°C). Throughout December, Sedgwick records an average temperature of 28.4°F (-2°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 68%.

Rainfall

In Sedgwick, in December, during 4.2 rainfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 112.2 rainfall days, and 21.89" (556mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Sedgwick, it is snowing for 2.7 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 13.7 snowfall days, and 6.54" (166mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 6.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Sedgwick, is 43.9°F (6.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 28.4°F (-2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Sedgwick, the average relative humidity in December is 68%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Sedgwick, in December, it is raining for 4.2 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 2.7 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 35min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Sedgwick?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 6.1h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Sedgwick?

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 estimate 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
Sedgwick, KS

Average temperature in December - Sedgwick, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Sedgwick, KS

Average pressure in December - Sedgwick, 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
Sedgwick, KS

Average wind speed in December - Sedgwick, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Sedgwick, KS

Average humidity in December - Sedgwick, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (72%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (61%).

Average rainfall in December
Sedgwick, KS

Average rainfall in December - Sedgwick, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Sedgwick, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Sedgwick, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sedgwick, KS

Average snowfall in December - Sedgwick, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sedgwick, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Sedgwick, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4 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
Sedgwick, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sedgwick, KS
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 1min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Sedgwick, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Sedgwick, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Sedgwick, KS

Average UV index in December - Sedgwick, 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
Sedgwick, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Sedgwick, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 38).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in December
Sedgwick, KS

Average visibility in December - Sedgwick, 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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