December weather forecast
Bangor, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Bangor, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 44.6°F (7°C) and 32.7°F (0.4°C).

Temperature

With the arrival of December, Bangor notices a mild change in the average high-temperature, sliding from November's cool 52.9°F (11.6°C) to a chilly 44.6°F (7°C). Bangor experiences an average low-temperature of 32.7°F (0.4°C) in the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Bangor, Kentucky, in December, during 12 rainfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 162.2 rainfall days, and 29.45" (748mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 7.3 days. Throughout December, 2.32" (59mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 36.4 snowfall days, and 12.48" (317mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Bangor are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. 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: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature during December is 44.6°F (7°C) and the low-temperature is 32.7°F (0.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in Bangor in December?

In Bangor, in December, it is raining for 12 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Bangor?

In December, in Bangor, it is snowing for 7.3 days. Throughout December, 2.32" (59mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 35min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Bangor?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Bangor have in December?

In Bangor, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Bangor is 2. A UV Index value 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
Bangor, KY

Average temperature in December - Bangor, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Bangor, KY

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Bangor, KY

Average wind speed in December - Bangor, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Bangor, KY

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

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

Average rainfall in December
Bangor, KY

Average rainfall in December - Bangor, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.99").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and November (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Bangor, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Bangor, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bangor, KY

Average snowfall in December - Bangor, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.32"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.23").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Bangor, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Bangor, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bangor, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bangor, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Bangor, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Bangor, KY

Average UV index in December - Bangor, 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
Bangor, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Bangor, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Bangor, KY

Average visibility in December - Bangor, KY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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