December weather forecast
Bagdad, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Bagdad, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and max 43.9°F (6.6°C).

Temperature

The onset of December results in a decrease in the average high-temperature, receding from a cool 53.1°F (11.7°C) in November to a frosty 43.9°F (6.6°C). December brings with it a nighttime average temperature of 31.6°F (-0.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Bagdad, in December, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Bagdad, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161.4 days and collects up to 32.09" (815mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Bagdad, during December, snow falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Bagdad, there are 25.3 snowfall days, and 6.81" (173mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, in Bagdad, the average high-temperature is 43.9°F (6.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 31.6°F (-0.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 12.5 days. Throughout December, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Bagdad, in December, during 4.8 snowfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Bagdad, the average day length in December is 9h and 34min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Bagdad have in December?

In Bagdad, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Bagdad, KY

Average temperature in December - Bagdad, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Bagdad, KY

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Bagdad, KY

Average wind speed in December - Bagdad, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Bagdad, KY

Average humidity in December - Bagdad, KY
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August, September and October (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Bagdad, KY

Average rainfall in December - Bagdad, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Bagdad, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Bagdad, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bagdad, KY

Average snowfall in December - Bagdad, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.14"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and March (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Bagdad, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Bagdad, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.9 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
Bagdad, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bagdad, KY
  • 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: 4h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bagdad, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Bagdad, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.7 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (11.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Bagdad, KY

Average UV index in December - Bagdad, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Bagdad, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Bagdad, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Bagdad, KY

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

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

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