December weather forecast
Syracuse, KS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Syracuse, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and 44.4°F (6.9°C).

Temperature

In Syracuse, the lowest average temperatures are observed in December, with a high of 44.4°F (6.9°C) and a low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Syracuse is 59%.

Rainfall

In Syracuse, during December, the rain falls for 2.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation. In Syracuse, during the entire year, the rain falls for 87.3 days and collects up to 11.73" (298mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Syracuse. December is the month with the most snowfall in Syracuse, Kansas. Snow falls for 4.3 days and accumulates 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Syracuse, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:37 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Syracuse, the average sunshine in December is 6.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Syracuse are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Syracuse?

December, marked by an average high-temperature of 44.4°F (6.9°C) and a low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C), is the coldest month in Syracuse, Kansas.

Is December cold in Syracuse?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Syracuse during December are 44.4°F (6.9°C) and 26.1°F (-3.3°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Syracuse?

In Syracuse, the average relative humidity in December is 59%.

How many days does it rain in December in Syracuse?

In December, in Syracuse, the rain falls for 2.8 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Syracuse?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Syracuse, Kansas. Snow falls for 4.3 days and accumulates 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Syracuse?

In Syracuse, in December, snow falls for 4.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Syracuse?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Syracuse have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Syracuse?

On the first day of December in Syracuse, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:37 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Syracuse?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Syracuse?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Syracuse?

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

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (44.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (26.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Syracuse, KS

Average pressure in December - Syracuse, KS
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.79"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Syracuse, KS

Average wind speed in December - Syracuse, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (9.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Syracuse, KS

Average humidity in December - Syracuse, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 59%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (60%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (44%).

Average rainfall in December
Syracuse, KS

Average rainfall in December - Syracuse, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Syracuse, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Syracuse, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (11.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Syracuse, KS

Average snowfall in December - Syracuse, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Syracuse, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Syracuse, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Syracuse, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Syracuse, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Syracuse, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Syracuse, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (16 days).

Average UV index in December
Syracuse, KS

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

Average cloud cover in December
Syracuse, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Syracuse, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 24

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 29).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in December
Syracuse, KS

Average visibility in December - Syracuse, 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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