December weather forecast
Simpson, KS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Simpson, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 40.3°F (4.6°C) and min 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, from a cool 53.4°F (11.9°C) to an icy 40.3°F (4.6°C). An average low-temperature of 25.3°F (-3.7°C) is expected during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 70%.

Rainfall

In Simpson, in December, during 3.9 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Simpson, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.7 days and collects up to 21.93" (557mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
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 7:51 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Simpson, 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 reading 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 interprets into the following recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In Simpson, 40.3°F (4.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 25.3°F (-3.7°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

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

How much 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?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 27min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 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 many hours of sunshine does Simpson have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.9h.

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 December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Simpson, KS

Average temperature in December - Simpson, 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
Simpson, KS

Average pressure in December - Simpson, 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
Simpson, KS

Average wind speed in December - Simpson, 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
Simpson, KS

Average humidity in December - Simpson, 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
Simpson, KS

Average rainfall in December - Simpson, 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
Simpson, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Simpson, 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
Simpson, KS

Average snowfall in December - Simpson, 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
Simpson, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Simpson, 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
Simpson, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Simpson, 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
Simpson, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Simpson, 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
Simpson, KS

Average UV index in December - Simpson, 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
Simpson, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Simpson, 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
Simpson, KS

Average visibility in December - Simpson, 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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