December weather forecast
Whiting, KS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Whiting, Kansas, with an average temperature ranging between max 38.5°F (3.6°C) and min 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

Temperature

December's onset corresponds with a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 51.4°F (10.8°C) in November to an icy 38.5°F (3.6°C). In December, Whiting encounters an average low-temperature of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) during the night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In Whiting, during December, the rain falls for 5.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation. In Whiting, during the entire year, the rain falls for 123.6 days and collects up to 25.47" (647mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Whiting, during December, snow falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 22.1 snowfall days, and 8.62" (219mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

Sunshine

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 health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Jul 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 38.5°F (3.6°C) and a low-temperature of 25.5°F (-3.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Whiting, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Whiting, in December, during 5.1 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Whiting, in December, during 4 snowfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Whiting have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

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.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Whiting, KS

Average temperature in December - Whiting, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Whiting, KS

Average pressure in December - Whiting, 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
Whiting, KS

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Whiting, KS

Average humidity in December - Whiting, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

Average rainfall in December
Whiting, KS

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Whiting, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Whiting, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Whiting, KS

Average snowfall in December - Whiting, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Whiting, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Whiting, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Whiting, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Whiting, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Whiting, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Whiting, KS

Average UV index in December - Whiting, 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
Whiting, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Whiting, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Whiting, KS

Average visibility in December - Whiting, 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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