December weather forecast
Sterling, KS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sterling, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between max 43°F (6.1°C) and min 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Temperature

The transition into December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a cool 55°F (12.8°C) in November to a frosty 43°F (6.1°C). The mean low-temperature during December nights in Sterling is a freezing cold 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Sterling, Kansas, is 68%.

Rainfall

In Sterling, during December, the rain falls for 4.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation. In Sterling, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.9 days and collects up to 21.06" (535mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Sterling, Kansas, are January through April, October through December. In Sterling, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.94" (24mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Sterling, Kansas, there are 15.7 snowfall days, and 7.24" (184mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Sterling.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:23 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Sterling, the average sunshine in December is 6.3h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Sterling. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Sterling during December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Sterling, is 43°F (6.1°C), while the average low-temperature is 27.3°F (-2.6°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Sterling?

In Sterling, the average relative humidity in December is 68%.

How many days does it rain in December in Sterling?

In Sterling, Kansas, during December, the rain falls for 4.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Sterling in December?

In December, in Sterling, Kansas, it is snowing for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sterling?

December has the shortest days of the year in Sterling, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December in Sterling, Kansas, is 9h and 34min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Sterling?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:23 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sterling have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Sterling is 6.3h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Sterling?

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

Average temperature in December - Sterling, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 43°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Sterling, KS

Average pressure in December - Sterling, 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 (29.85"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Sterling, KS

Average wind speed in December - Sterling, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 11mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Sterling, KS

Average humidity in December - Sterling, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (59%).

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Average rainfall in December
Sterling, KS

Average rainfall in December - Sterling, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.82").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in December
Sterling, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Sterling, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Sterling, KS

Average snowfall in December - Sterling, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Sterling, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Sterling, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sterling, KS
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Sterling, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Sterling, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Sterling, KS

Average UV index in December - Sterling, KS
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Sterling, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Sterling, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 36).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 20).

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Average visibility in December
Sterling, KS

Average visibility in December - Sterling, 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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