December weather forecast
Stafford, KS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Stafford, Kansas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 44.4°F (6.9°C) and 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Temperature

December's arrival correlates with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from a moderate 55.9°F (13.3°C) in November to a frosty 44.4°F (6.9°C). The low-temperature averages to a freezing cold 28.2°F (-2.1°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

In Stafford, the average relative humidity in December is 65%.

Rainfall

In Stafford, in December, during 3.7 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Stafford, there are 107.1 rainfall days, and 20.08" (510mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Stafford. In Stafford, during December, snow falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 14.3 snowfall days, and 6.1" (155mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Stafford, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:25 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Stafford are January and December, with an average of 6.3h of sunshine.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Stafford, Kansas. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Stafford during December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 44.4°F (6.9°C) and 28.2°F (-2.1°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Stafford?

In Stafford, Kansas, the average relative humidity in December is 65%.

How much does it rain in Stafford in December?

In Stafford, during December, the rain falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Stafford in December?

In Stafford, Kansas, during December, snow falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Stafford?

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 in Stafford?

In December, the average day length in Stafford is 9h and 35min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Stafford?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:25 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Stafford?

The months with the least sunshine in Stafford, Kansas, are January and December, with an average of 6.3h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Stafford?

In Stafford, Kansas, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Stafford?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Stafford?

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

Average temperature in December - Stafford, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Stafford, KS

Average pressure in December - Stafford, 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
Stafford, KS

Average wind speed in December - Stafford, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Stafford, KS

Average humidity in December - Stafford, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 65%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (66%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (57%).

Average rainfall in December
Stafford, KS

Average rainfall in December - Stafford, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.94"

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

Average rainfall days in December
Stafford, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Stafford, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Stafford, KS

Average snowfall in December - Stafford, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.89").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Stafford, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Stafford, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.5 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
Stafford, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Stafford, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Stafford, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Stafford, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Stafford, KS

Average UV index in December - Stafford, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Stafford, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Stafford, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 28

The months with the most cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 34).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in December
Stafford, KS

Average visibility in December - Stafford, 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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