December weather forecast
Barbourville, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Barbourville, Kentucky, with temperature in the range of an average high of 46°F (7.8°C) and an average low of 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Temperature

December witnesses a gentle descent in average high-temperature, descending from November's cool 53.8°F (12.1°C) to a frosty 46°F (7.8°C). Barbourville, during December nights, observes an average temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Humidity

In Barbourville, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Barbourville, in December, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 3.62" (92mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Barbourville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 185.2 days and collects up to 39.88" (1013mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 7 days. Throughout December, 3.62" (92mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 34.4 snowfall days, and 16.34" (415mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Jun 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 46°F (7.8°C) and a low-temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Barbourville?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Barbourville, in December, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 3.62" (92mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Barbourville, in December, snow falls for 7 days, with typically accumulated 3.62" (92mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

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

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Barbourville, Kentucky, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

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.

How high is the UV index in December in Barbourville?

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

Average temperature in December - Barbourville, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 46°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Barbourville, KY

Average pressure in December - Barbourville, 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 (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Barbourville, KY

Average wind speed in December - Barbourville, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in December
Barbourville, KY

Average humidity in December - Barbourville, 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 and November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Barbourville, KY

Average rainfall in December - Barbourville, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.62"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Barbourville, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Barbourville, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Barbourville, KY

Average snowfall in December - Barbourville, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.62"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Barbourville, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Barbourville, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Barbourville, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Barbourville, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Barbourville, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Barbourville, KY

Average UV index in December - Barbourville, 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
Barbourville, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Barbourville, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Barbourville, KY

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

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

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