December weather forecast
Thayer, KS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Thayer, Kansas, with an average temperature ranging between min 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and max 45.3°F (7.4°C).

Temperature

In the transition to December, Thayer observes a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderate 55.9°F (13.3°C) in November to a chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C). December sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 71%.

Rainfall

In Thayer, in December, during 4.6 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 114.4 rainfall days, and 19.69" (500mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Thayer, in December, during 1.9 snowfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Thayer, during the entire year, snow falls for 8.6 days and aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.7h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Thayer, is 45.3°F (7.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 31.1°F (-0.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity in Thayer is 71%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Thayer, in December, it is raining for 4.6 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Thayer, in December, snow falls for 1.9 days, with typically accumulated 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Thayer?

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

How many hours of daylight does Thayer have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 38min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Thayer have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Thayer, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Thayer, KS

Average temperature in December - Thayer, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Thayer, KS

Average pressure in December - Thayer, KS
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Thayer, KS

Average wind speed in December - Thayer, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Thayer, KS

Average humidity in December - Thayer, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Thayer, KS

Average rainfall in December - Thayer, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
Thayer, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Thayer, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Thayer, KS

Average snowfall in December - Thayer, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.87").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Thayer, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Thayer, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Thayer, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Thayer, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Thayer, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.1 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (23.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Thayer, KS

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

Average cloud cover in December
Thayer, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Thayer, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
Thayer, KS

Average visibility in December - Thayer, 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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