December weather forecast
Shepardsville, IN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Shepardsville, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 28.4°F (-2°C) and 39°F (3.9°C).

Temperature

A shift in Shepardsville's weather is observed as November turns into December, with the average high temperature reducing from a frosty 49.8°F (9.9°C) to a cold 39°F (3.9°C). Throughout December nights, Shepardsville experiences a consistent temperature average of 28.4°F (-2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Shepardsville, in December, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 1.3" (33mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 146.1 rainfall days, and 21.02" (534mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 7 days and typically aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) 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 7:51 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 5:35 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Shepardsville, the average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

In December, in Shepardsville, the average high-temperature is 39°F (3.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 28.4°F (-2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Shepardsville?

In Shepardsville, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 8.1 days. Throughout December, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7 days and accumulates 1.69" (43mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Shepardsville, in December, during 7 snowfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Shepardsville have in December?

In Shepardsville, the average day length in December is 9h and 26min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 5:35 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Shepardsville, IN

Average temperature in December - Shepardsville, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 39°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Shepardsville, IN

Average pressure in December - Shepardsville, IN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Shepardsville, IN

Average wind speed in December - Shepardsville, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Shepardsville, IN

Average humidity in December - Shepardsville, IN
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Shepardsville, IN

Average rainfall in December - Shepardsville, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.02").

Average rainfall days in December
Shepardsville, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Shepardsville, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Shepardsville, IN

Average snowfall in December - Shepardsville, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.69").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Shepardsville, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Shepardsville, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Shepardsville, IN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Shepardsville, IN
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Shepardsville, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Shepardsville, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10 days).

Average UV index in December
Shepardsville, IN

Average UV index in December - Shepardsville, IN
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Shepardsville, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Shepardsville, IN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Shepardsville, IN

Average visibility in December - Shepardsville, IN
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).

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