December weather forecast
Wathena, KS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Wathena, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and max 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

The start of December comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, receding from a fresh 51.6°F (10.9°C) in November to a wintry 38.3°F (3.5°C). Wathena records an average low-temperature of 25.3°F (-3.7°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

In Wathena, Kansas, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 6.1 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Wathena, during the entire year, the rain falls for 133.5 days and collects up to 27.28" (693mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Wathena. In Wathena, in December, during 4.5 snowfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 22.7 snowfall days, and 8.03" (204mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Wathena, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Wathena, Kansas, the average sunshine in December 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Wathena in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Wathena, records 38.3°F (3.5°C), while the low-temperature is 25.3°F (-3.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is estimated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Wathena?

The average relative humidity in December in Wathena, Kansas, is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December in Wathena?

In Wathena, in December, it is raining for 6.1 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Wathena in December?

In Wathena, Kansas, during December, snow falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Wathena?

The month with the shortest days in Wathena is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Wathena have in December?

The average day length in December in Wathena, Kansas, is 9h and 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Wathena?

On the first day of December in Wathena, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Wathena?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Wathena?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Wathena?

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

Average temperature in December - Wathena, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Wathena, KS

Average pressure in December - Wathena, 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 (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Wathena, KS

Average wind speed in December - Wathena, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (9.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Wathena, KS

Average humidity in December - Wathena, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Wathena, KS

Average rainfall in December - Wathena, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.87").

Average rainfall days in December
Wathena, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Wathena, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Wathena, KS

Average snowfall in December - Wathena, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.68").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Wathena, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Wathena, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Wathena, KS
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Wathena, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Wathena, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Wathena, KS

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

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Wathena, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Wathena, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Wathena, KS

Average visibility in December - Wathena, 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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