December weather forecast
Towanda, KS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Towanda, Kansas, with temperature in the range of an average high of 43.7°F (6.5°C) and an average low of 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December indicates a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 55.2°F (12.9°C) in November to a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C). In December, Towanda records an average nighttime temperature of 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Humidity

In Towanda, the average relative humidity in December is 68%.

Rainfall

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 3.4 days and typically aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 2.5 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is accumulated. In Towanda, during the entire year, snow falls for 13.5 days and aggregates up to 6.26" (159mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Towanda, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November 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 radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 43.7°F (6.5°C) and a low-temperature of 28.9°F (-1.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is evaluated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Towanda?

The average relative humidity in December is 68%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 3.4 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Towanda, in December, during 3.4 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Towanda, in December, snow falls for 2.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Towanda have in December?

In Towanda, the average day length in December is 9h and 36min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Towanda, KS

Average temperature in December - Towanda, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Towanda, KS

Average pressure in December - Towanda, 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
Towanda, KS

Average wind speed in December - Towanda, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Towanda, KS

Average humidity in December - Towanda, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (64%).

Average rainfall in December
Towanda, KS

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
Towanda, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Towanda, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Towanda, KS

Average snowfall in December - Towanda, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Towanda, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Towanda, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.2 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
Towanda, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Towanda, 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: 6h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Towanda, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Towanda, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15 days).

Average UV index in December
Towanda, KS

Average UV index in December - Towanda, 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
Towanda, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Towanda, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 39).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in December
Towanda, KS

Average visibility in December - Towanda, 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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