December weather forecast
South Haven, KS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in South Haven, Kansas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45.5°F (7.5°C) and 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

Temperature

South Haven's December weather shows a moderate shift in high-temperatures, falling from November's mild 56.5°F (13.6°C) to a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C). In South Haven, the expected average low-temperature for December is a subzero cold 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 68%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.1 days and accumulates 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 2 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is accumulated. In South Haven, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.8 days and aggregates up to 4.45" (113mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min 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 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:23 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 45.5°F (7.5°C) and 29.5°F (-1.4°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 68%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 4.1 days and typically collects 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 4.1 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in South Haven?

In South Haven, Kansas, in December, snow falls for 2 days, with typically accumulated 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 40min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:23 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January 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?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
South Haven, KS

Average temperature in December - South Haven, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.5°F).

Average pressure in December
South Haven, KS

Average pressure in December - South Haven, 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 (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
South Haven, KS

Average wind speed in December - South Haven, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.6mph).

Average humidity in December
South Haven, KS

Average humidity in December - South Haven, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (61%).

Average rainfall in December
South Haven, KS

Average rainfall in December - South Haven, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
South Haven, KS

Average rainfall days in December - South Haven, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
South Haven, KS

Average snowfall in December - South Haven, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.69").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
South Haven, KS

Average snowfall days in December - South Haven, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
South Haven, KS

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 1min

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

Average sunshine days in December
South Haven, KS

Average sunshine days in December - South Haven, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.1 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (24.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.3 days).

Average UV index in December
South Haven, KS

Average UV index in December - South Haven, KS
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
South Haven, KS

Average cloud cover in December - South Haven, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 37).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in December
South Haven, KS

Average visibility in December - South Haven, 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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