December weather forecast
West Mineral, KS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in West Mineral, Kansas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Temperature

The onset of December results in a decrease in the average high-temperature, receding from a mild 56.1°F (13.4°C) in November to a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C). During the month of December, an average low-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) is recorded.

Humidity

In West Mineral, the average relative humidity in December is 73%.

Rainfall

In West Mineral, during December, the rain falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation. In West Mineral, during the entire year, the rain falls for 141.7 days and collects up to 30.67" (779mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, May, November and December are months with snowfall. In West Mineral, in December, snow falls for 2 days, with typically accumulated 0.59" (15mm) of snow. In West Mineral, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.6 days and aggregates up to 4.33" (110mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

In West Mineral, in December, the average high-temperature is 45.5°F (7.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 31.5°F (-0.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is appraised at 100.4°F (38°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 73%.

How much does it rain in December?

In West Mineral, in December, it is raining for 7 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In West Mineral, in December, snow falls for 2 days, with typically accumulated 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, in West Mineral, Kansas, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In West Mineral, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
West Mineral, KS

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).

Average pressure in December
West Mineral, KS

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
West Mineral, KS

Average wind speed in December - West Mineral, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in December
West Mineral, KS

Average humidity in December - West Mineral, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
West Mineral, KS

Average rainfall in December - West Mineral, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.35").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (1.38").

Average rainfall days in December
West Mineral, KS

Average rainfall days in December - West Mineral, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
West Mineral, KS

Average snowfall in December - West Mineral, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
West Mineral, KS

Average snowfall days in December - West Mineral, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
West Mineral, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - West Mineral, 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: 5h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
West Mineral, KS

Average sunshine days in December - West Mineral, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.7 days).

Average UV index in December
West Mineral, KS

Average UV index in December - West Mineral, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
West Mineral, KS

Average cloud cover in December - West Mineral, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 38

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
West Mineral, KS

Average visibility in December - West Mineral, 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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