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
With the arrival of December, Benton notices a mild change in the average high-temperature, sliding from November's mild 55.6°F (13.1°C) to a chilly 46.8°F (8.2°C). Benton's average low-temperature for the month of December records at a cold 34.5°F (1.4°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Benton is 78%.Rainfall
In Benton, during December, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Benton, there are 139.8 rainfall days, and 19.65" (499mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, in Benton, it is snowing for 2 days. Throughout December, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 11.7 snowfall days, and 2.68" (68mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of December in Benton, Kentucky, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Benton, the average sunshine in December is 5h.UV index
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average December temperature in Benton?
What is the average humidity in December in Benton?
How much does it rain in Benton in December?
How many days does it snow in December in Benton?
What is the month with the shortest days in Benton?
What is the average length of the day in December in Benton?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Benton?
How many hours of sunshine does Benton have in December?
When is the lowest UV index in Benton?
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Average temperature in December
Benton, KY
- Average high temperature in December: 46.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 34.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Benton, KY
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Benton, KY
- Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February, March and April (8.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Benton, KY
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Benton, KY
- Average rainfall in December: 1.46"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.91").
Average rainfall days in December
Benton, KY
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Benton, KY
- Average snowfall in December: 0.28"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Benton, KY
- Average snowfall days in December: 2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Benton, 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: 5h and 0min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Benton, KY
- Average sunshine days in December: 19 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Benton, 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
Benton, KY
- Average cloud cover in December: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Benton, KY
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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