December weather forecast
Austin, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Austin, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between max 47.3°F (8.5°C) and min 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Temperature

The commencement of December includes a gentle temperature shift, with the average high-temperature dropping a bit from a mild 55.6°F (13.1°C) in November to a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C). During December, an average low-temperature of 34.3°F (1.3°C) is observed.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February, March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In Austin, during December, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation. In Austin, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166 days and collects up to 30.2" (767mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Austin, in December, snow falls for 2.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Austin, Kentucky, there are 13.7 snowfall days, and 3.43" (87mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of December, in Austin, Kentucky, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:38 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Austin, the average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Austin. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

Austin in December has an average high-temperature of 47.3°F (8.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 34.3°F (1.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is appraised at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are February, March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Austin is 79%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Austin, during December, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Austin, in December, snow falls for 2.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Austin have in December?

In Austin, the average day length in December is 9h and 41min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:38 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Austin, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Austin, KY

Average temperature in December - Austin, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 47.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Austin, KY

Average pressure in December - Austin, KY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Austin, KY

Average wind speed in December - Austin, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Austin, KY

Average humidity in December - Austin, KY
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March, May and December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Austin, KY

Average rainfall in December - Austin, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Austin, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Austin, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Austin, KY

Average snowfall in December - Austin, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.14").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Austin, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Austin, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Austin, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Austin, KY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Austin, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Austin, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Austin, KY

Average UV index in December - Austin, KY
  • 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Austin, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Austin, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Austin, KY

Average visibility in December - Austin, KY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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