December weather forecast
Highland, KS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Highland, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 38.5°F (3.6°C) and 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

Temperature

The onset of December results in a decrease in the average high-temperature, receding from a cool 51.4°F (10.8°C) in November to a cold 38.5°F (3.6°C). Highland encounters a steady low-temperature average of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Highland, in December, during 5.1 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 123.6 rainfall days, and 25.47" (647mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Highland, 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 in Highland. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Highland?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Highland?

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

How much does it rain in Highland in December?

In December, in Highland, Kansas, the rain falls for 5.1 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Highland?

In December, it is snowing for 4 days. Throughout December, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Highland?

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

How many hours of daylight does Highland have in December?

The average day length in December in Highland is 9h and 24min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Highland?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Highland have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Highland is 5.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Highland?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Highland?

In Highland, Kansas, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Highland, KS

Average temperature in December - Highland, 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).

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Average pressure in December
Highland, KS

Average pressure in December - Highland, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Highland, KS

Average wind speed in December - Highland, 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).

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Average humidity in December
Highland, KS

Average humidity in December - Highland, 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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Highland, KS

Average rainfall in December - Highland, 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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Highland, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Highland, 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).

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Average snowfall in December
Highland, KS

Average snowfall in December - Highland, 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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Highland, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Highland, 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).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Highland, KS
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Highland, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Highland, 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).

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Average UV index in December
Highland, KS

Average UV index in December - Highland, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Highland, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Highland, 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).

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Average visibility in December
Highland, KS

Average visibility in December - Highland, 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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