December weather forecast
Zurich, KS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Zurich, Kansas, with an average temperature ranging between max 41.2°F (5.1°C) and min 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Temperature

Zurich witnesses its lowest temperatures during January and December, when the average high-temperature reaches 41.2°F (5.1°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Zurich, Kansas, are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 67%.

Rainfall

In Zurich, in December, during 4.2 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Zurich, there are 110.1 rainfall days, and 17.56" (446mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Zurich. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 4.5 days and typically aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Zurich is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of December, in Zurich, Kansas, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:25 pm CST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 6.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Zurich, Kansas.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Zurich?

Zurich's coldest months, January and December, record an average high-temperature of 41.2°F (5.1°C).

How cold is December in Zurich?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Zurich are 41.2°F (5.1°C) and 26.1°F (-3.3°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is calculated to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What are the most humid months in Zurich?

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 67%, are most humid months in Zurich.

What is the average humidity in December in Zurich?

The average relative humidity in December is 67%.

How many days does it rain in December in Zurich?

In Zurich, during December, the rain falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Zurich?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Zurich, Kansas. Snow falls for 4.5 days and accumulates 2.8" (71mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Zurich?

In December, in Zurich, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Zurich?

The month with the shortest days in Zurich is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Zurich have in December?

The average day length in December in Zurich, Kansas, is 9h and 28min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Zurich?

On the first day of December in Zurich, Kansas, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:25 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Zurich?

January and December, with an average of 6.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Zurich.

How long on average sun shines in December in Zurich?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Zurich?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Zurich?

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

Average temperature in December - Zurich, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (41.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Zurich, KS

Average pressure in December - Zurich, 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 (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Zurich, KS

Average wind speed in December - Zurich, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Zurich, KS

Average humidity in December - Zurich, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 67%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (55%).

Average rainfall in December
Zurich, KS

Average rainfall in December - Zurich, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
Zurich, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Zurich, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Zurich, KS

Average snowfall in December - Zurich, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Zurich, KS

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Zurich, KS
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Zurich, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Zurich, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Zurich, KS

Average UV index in December - Zurich, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Zurich, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Zurich, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in December
Zurich, KS

Average visibility in December - Zurich, 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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