December weather forecast
Buffalo, KS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Buffalo, Kansas, with temperature in the range of an average low of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and an average high of 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December marks a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) in November to a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C). Buffalo registers a consistent average low-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 70%.

Rainfall

In Buffalo, Kansas, in December, during 4.8 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Buffalo, there are 118.2 rainfall days, and 23.62" (600mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Buffalo. In Buffalo, in December, snow falls for 2.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.91" (23mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Buffalo, there are 12.6 snowfall days, and 4.33" (110mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Buffalo.
On the first day of December in Buffalo, Kansas, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Buffalo is 5.9h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Buffalo in December?

The high-temperature in Buffalo during December is 43.7°F (6.5°C) and the low-temperature is 29.3°F (-1.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Buffalo?

The average relative humidity in December in Buffalo, Kansas, is 70%.

How much does it rain in Buffalo in December?

In December, in Buffalo, the rain falls for 4.8 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Buffalo?

In Buffalo, during December, snow falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Buffalo?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Buffalo, Kansas.

What is the average length of the day in December in Buffalo?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 37min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Buffalo?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, in Buffalo, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Buffalo have in December?

In Buffalo, Kansas, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Buffalo?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Buffalo?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Buffalo is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Buffalo, KS

Average temperature in December - Buffalo, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°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 (26.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Buffalo, KS

Average pressure in December - Buffalo, 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 (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Buffalo, KS

Average wind speed in December - Buffalo, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Buffalo, KS

Average humidity in December - Buffalo, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

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Average rainfall in December
Buffalo, KS

Average rainfall in December - Buffalo, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in December
Buffalo, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Buffalo, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Buffalo, KS

Average snowfall in December - Buffalo, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Buffalo, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Buffalo, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Buffalo, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Buffalo, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Buffalo, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April and July (14.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Buffalo, KS

Average UV index in December - Buffalo, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Buffalo, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Buffalo, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 36

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).

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Average visibility in December
Buffalo, KS

Average visibility in December - Buffalo, 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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