December weather forecast
Utica, KS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Utica, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 43.3°F (6.3°C) and an average low of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Temperature

Utica records the coldest temperatures in December, averaging a high of 43.3°F (6.3°C) and a low of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 63%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Utica, during the entire year, the rain falls for 104.4 days and collects up to 16.5" (419mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Utica are January through April, October through December. In Utica, in December, during 3.4 snowfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 19.8 snowfall days, and 8.66" (220mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Utica, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:29 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Utica?

Temperature records mark December as the coldest month, with highs averaging 43.3°F (6.3°C) and lows at 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Is December cold?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Utica, is 43.3°F (6.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 26.8°F (-2.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is evaluated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity in Utica are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 63%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Utica, Kansas, the average relative humidity in December is 63%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Utica, in December, during 3.7 rainfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Utica, during December, snow falls for 3.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Utica have in December?

The average day length in December in Utica is 9h and 31min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Utica, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:29 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.4h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Utica have in December?

In Utica, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Utica?

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 intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Utica, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (43.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Utica, KS

Average pressure in December - Utica, KS
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Utica, KS

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Utica, KS

Average humidity in December - Utica, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 63%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (63%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (52%).

Average rainfall in December
Utica, KS

Average rainfall in December - Utica, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Utica, KS

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Utica, KS

Average snowfall in December - Utica, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Utica, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Utica, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.8 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
Utica, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Utica, KS
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Utica, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Utica, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Utica, KS

Average UV index in December - Utica, 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
Utica, KS

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 32).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in December
Utica, KS

Average visibility in December - Utica, 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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