December weather forecast
Valley Falls, KS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Valley Falls, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and max 39.6°F (4.2°C).

Temperature

A shift in Valley Falls's weather is observed as November turns into December, with the average high temperature reducing from a fresh 51.8°F (11°C) to an icy 39.6°F (4.2°C). The nighttime temperature dips to a freezing cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C) on average during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Valley Falls is 73%.

Rainfall

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 4.2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Valley Falls, during December, snow falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of snow. In Valley Falls, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.4 days and aggregates up to 6.1" (155mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Valley Falls is 5.5h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jun 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 39.6°F (4.2°C) and a low-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is estimated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 73%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall in Valley Falls are January and December Rain falls for 4.2 days and accumulates 0.51" (13mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Valley Falls, Kansas, in December, during 4.2 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Valley Falls, Kansas, during December, snow falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Valley Falls have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 27min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Valley Falls have in December?

In Valley Falls, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Valley Falls?

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

Average temperature in December - Valley Falls, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Valley Falls, KS

Average pressure in December - Valley Falls, 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 (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Valley Falls, KS

Average wind speed in December - Valley Falls, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Valley Falls, KS

Average humidity in December - Valley Falls, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Valley Falls, KS

Average rainfall in December - Valley Falls, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.8").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
Valley Falls, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Valley Falls, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Valley Falls, KS

Average snowfall in December - Valley Falls, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Valley Falls, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Valley Falls, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Valley Falls, KS

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Valley Falls, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Valley Falls, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (24.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Valley Falls, KS

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

Average cloud cover in December
Valley Falls, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Valley Falls, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Valley Falls, KS

Average visibility in December - Valley Falls, 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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