December weather forecast
Silver Lake, KS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Silver Lake, Kansas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41°F (5°C) and 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

Temperature

The decrease of average high-temperatures is mild in December, with a decline from a cool 53.1°F (11.7°C) in November to an icy 41°F (5°C). An average minimum temperature of 27.1°F (-2.7°C) is recorded during the month of December.

Humidity

In Silver Lake, the average relative humidity in December is 72%.

Rainfall

In Silver Lake, in December, during 4.8 rainfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 121.9 rainfall days, and 22.95" (583mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Silver Lake, during December, snow falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 17.3 snowfall days, and 7.36" (187mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.6h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Silver Lake during December?

The high-temperature during December is 41°F (5°C) and the low-temperature is 27.1°F (-2.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 72%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Silver Lake, in December, it is raining for 4.8 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 3.9 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) 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 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Silver Lake, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.6h.

What is the month with 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?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Silver Lake, KS

Average temperature in December - Silver Lake, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 41°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Silver Lake, KS

Average pressure in December - Silver Lake, 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 (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Silver Lake, KS

Average wind speed in December - Silver Lake, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Silver Lake, KS

Average humidity in December - Silver Lake, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (67%).

Average rainfall in December
Silver Lake, KS

Average rainfall in December - Silver Lake, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
Silver Lake, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Silver Lake, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Silver Lake, KS

Average snowfall in December - Silver Lake, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.06"

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
Silver Lake, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Silver Lake, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Silver Lake, KS

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

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Silver Lake, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Silver Lake, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Silver Lake, KS

Average UV index in December - Silver Lake, 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
Silver Lake, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Silver Lake, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
Silver Lake, KS

Average visibility in December - Silver Lake, 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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