December weather forecast
Wellington, KS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Wellington, Kansas, with temperature in the range of an average high of 45.5°F (7.5°C) and an average low of 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December indicates a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderate 56.5°F (13.6°C) in November to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). During December, the average low-temperature is recorded at a subzero cold 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.1 days and accumulates 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, October through December are months with snowfall. In Wellington, in December, snow falls for 2 days, with typically accumulated 0.71" (18mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 10.8 snowfall days, and 4.45" (113mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Wellington is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:22 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 6.2h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Jun 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

In Wellington, 45.5°F (7.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 29.5°F (-1.4°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

What is the driest month?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.1 days and accumulates 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Wellington, during December, the rain falls for 4.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Wellington, in December, snow falls for 2 days, with typically accumulated 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 39min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:22 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Wellington have in December?

In Wellington, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January 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 Wellington, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Wellington, KS

Average temperature in December - Wellington, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Wellington, KS

Average pressure in December - Wellington, 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
Wellington, KS

Average wind speed in December - Wellington, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Wellington, KS

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (61%).

Average rainfall in December
Wellington, KS

Average rainfall in December - Wellington, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Wellington, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Wellington, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Wellington, KS

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.69").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Wellington, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Wellington, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Wellington, 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: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Wellington, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Wellington, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.1 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (24.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Wellington, KS

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Wellington, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Wellington, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 37).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in December
Wellington, KS

Average visibility in December - Wellington, 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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