December weather forecast
Cherokee, KS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Cherokee, Kansas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and 45°F (7.2°C).

Temperature

Cherokee's progression into December involves a drop in the average high-temperature, receding from a mild 55.8°F (13.2°C) in November to a chilly 45°F (7.2°C). During the nights in December, Cherokee observes an average low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Cherokee, in December, it is raining for 6.9 days, with typically 1.69" (43mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 143.6 rainfall days, and 32.83" (834mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Cherokee are January through May, November and December. In Cherokee, Kansas, during December, snow falls for 2.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Cherokee, Kansas, there are 14.1 snowfall days, and 5.87" (149mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Cherokee, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.6h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Cherokee in December?

The high-temperature in Cherokee, Kansas, during December is 45°F (7.2°C) and the low-temperature is 31.1°F (-0.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is estimated at 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Cherokee?

In December, the average relative humidity is 73%.

How much does it rain in Cherokee in December?

In Cherokee, Kansas, during December, the rain falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Cherokee in December?

In Cherokee, Kansas, during December, snow falls for 2.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Cherokee?

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

How many hours of daylight does Cherokee have in December?

In Cherokee, Kansas, the average day length in December is 9h and 38min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Cherokee?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Cherokee have in December?

In Cherokee, Kansas, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Cherokee?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Cherokee?

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

Average temperature in December - Cherokee, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 45°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

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Average pressure in December
Cherokee, KS

Average pressure in December - Cherokee, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Cherokee, KS

Average wind speed in December - Cherokee, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (11.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Cherokee, KS

Average humidity in December - Cherokee, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Cherokee, KS

Average rainfall in December - Cherokee, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.67").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.46").

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Average rainfall days in December
Cherokee, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Cherokee, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (6.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Cherokee, KS

Average snowfall in December - Cherokee, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Cherokee, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Cherokee, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cherokee, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Cherokee, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Cherokee, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Cherokee, KS

Average UV index in December - Cherokee, 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
Cherokee, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Cherokee, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in December
Cherokee, KS

Average visibility in December - Cherokee, 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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