December weather forecast
Wakarusa, KS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Wakarusa, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41°F (5°C) and 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Temperature

December weather is marked by a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C) in November to a wintry 41°F (5°C). Throughout December, a steady low-temperature average of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) is noted.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 71%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 3.3 days and typically collects 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Wakarusa, Kansas, during December, snow falls for 2.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 14.4 snowfall days, and 2.8" (71mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of December, in Wakarusa, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

In Wakarusa, in December, the average high-temperature is 41°F (5°C), and the average low-temperature is 27.5°F (-2.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is estimated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Wakarusa?

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

What is the driest month?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.3 days and accumulates 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Wakarusa, in December, during 3.3 rainfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Wakarusa, during December, snow falls for 2.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) 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.

What is the average length of the day in December in Wakarusa?

In Wakarusa, the average day length in December is 9h and 30min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Wakarusa 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 in Wakarusa are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Wakarusa, KS

Average temperature in December - Wakarusa, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 41°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23°F).

Average pressure in December
Wakarusa, KS

Average pressure in December - Wakarusa, 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
Wakarusa, KS

Average wind speed in December - Wakarusa, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Wakarusa, KS

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (67%).

Average rainfall in December
Wakarusa, KS

Average rainfall in December - Wakarusa, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.31").

Average rainfall days in December
Wakarusa, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Wakarusa, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Wakarusa, KS

Average snowfall in December - Wakarusa, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Wakarusa, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Wakarusa, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.3 days

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

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

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Wakarusa, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Wakarusa, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (24.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Wakarusa, KS

Average UV index in December - Wakarusa, KS
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Wakarusa, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Wakarusa, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Wakarusa, KS

Average visibility in December - Wakarusa, 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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