December weather forecast
Brightshade, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Brightshade, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 45.9°F (7.7°C) and 33.3°F (0.7°C).

Temperature

December brings a slight decrease in temperature, down from a cool 54.3°F (12.4°C) in November to a frosty 45.9°F (7.7°C). December's nights observe an average temperature of 33.3°F (0.7°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In Brightshade, in December, during 12.6 rainfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Brightshade, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172.6 days and collects up to 31.42" (798mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Brightshade, in December, during 5.6 snowfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Brightshade, during the entire year, snow falls for 29 days and aggregates up to 9.37" (238mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Brightshade is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 45.9°F (7.7°C) and 33.3°F (0.7°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 95°F (35°C).

What are the most humid months?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are most humid months.

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 12.6 days. Throughout December, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Brightshade, during December, snow falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) 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.

How many hours of daylight does Brightshade have in December?

In Brightshade, the average day length in December is 9h and 40min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Brightshade have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Brightshade is 4.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Brightshade?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Brightshade, KY

Average temperature in December - Brightshade, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Brightshade, KY

Average pressure in December - Brightshade, 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
Brightshade, KY

Average wind speed in December - Brightshade, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Brightshade, KY

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, August, September, October and November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Brightshade, KY

Average rainfall in December - Brightshade, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.99"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

Average rainfall days in December
Brightshade, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Brightshade, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11 days).

Average snowfall in December
Brightshade, KY

Average snowfall in December - Brightshade, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.48").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Brightshade, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Brightshade, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 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
Brightshade, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Brightshade, 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 4min

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
Brightshade, KY

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Brightshade, KY

Average UV index in December - Brightshade, 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
Brightshade, KY

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

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Brightshade, KY

Average visibility in December - Brightshade, 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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