Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December's arrival comes with a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving subtly from a fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C) in November to a chilly 45°F (7.2°C). In Benham, December nights cool down to an average of 32.4°F (0.2°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 81%.Rainfall
In Benham, in December, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 3.86" (98mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Benham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 197.2 days and collects up to 44.92" (1141mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Benham, during December, snow falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.59" (142mm) of snow. In Benham, Kentucky, during the entire year, snow falls for 43 days and aggregates up to 23.98" (609mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Benham, KY
- Average high temperature in December: 45°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 32.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Benham, 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 (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Benham, KY
- Average wind speed in December: 5.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Benham, KY
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Benham, KY
- Average rainfall in December: 3.86"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.65").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and November (2.87").
Average rainfall days in December
Benham, KY
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (22.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Benham, KY
- Average snowfall in December: 5.59"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.22").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Benham, KY
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Benham, KY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Benham, KY
- Average sunshine days in December: 11.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Benham, KY
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Benham, KY
- Average cloud cover in December: 57
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in December
Benham, KY
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
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