December weather forecast
Wheaton, KS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Wheaton, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 39.9°F (4.4°C) and 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Temperature

December is characterized by a reduction in the average high-temperature, from a cool 52.9°F (11.6°C) in November to a wintry 39.9°F (4.4°C). Wheaton temperatures generally rest at a low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) during the December nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 72%.

Rainfall

In Wheaton, Kansas, in December, during 5.2 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 123.7 rainfall days, and 24.37" (619mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is accumulated. In Wheaton, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.8 days and aggregates up to 7.09" (180mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Wheaton is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.7h.

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 the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 39.9°F (4.4°C) and 26.1°F (-3.3°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Wheaton, the average relative humidity in December is 72%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Wheaton, in December, it is raining for 5.2 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Wheaton?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Wheaton, the average day length in December is 9h and 26min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, in Wheaton, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Wheaton?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.7h.

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?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Wheaton, KS

Average temperature in December - Wheaton, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Wheaton, KS

Average pressure in December - Wheaton, 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
Wheaton, KS

Average wind speed in December - Wheaton, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Wheaton, KS

Average humidity in December - Wheaton, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).

Average rainfall in December
Wheaton, KS

Average rainfall in December - Wheaton, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.06").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Wheaton, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Wheaton, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Wheaton, KS

Average snowfall in December - Wheaton, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.81").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Wheaton, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Wheaton, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Wheaton, 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 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 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Wheaton, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Wheaton, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13 days).

Average UV index in December
Wheaton, KS

Average UV index in December - Wheaton, 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
Wheaton, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Wheaton, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
Wheaton, KS

Average visibility in December - Wheaton, 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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