December weather forecast
Carntown, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Carntown, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between min 30.9°F (-0.6°C) and max 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

Start of December brings a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's cool 51.4°F (10.8°C) to a cold 41.9°F (5.5°C). Carntown records an average temperature drop to a freezing cold 30.9°F (-0.6°C) in December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

In Carntown, during December, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 168.4 rainfall days, and 31.85" (809mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Carntown. In Carntown, in December, snow falls for 8.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.2" (56mm) of snow. In Carntown, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.9 days and aggregates up to 10.39" (264mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of December, in Carntown, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4h.

UV index

January, February, November 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 minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jul 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Carntown during December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Carntown, is 41.9°F (5.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 30.9°F (-0.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 12.5 days. Throughout December, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Carntown, during December, snow falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Carntown have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 30min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Carntown have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Carntown is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Carntown, KY

Average temperature in December - Carntown, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Carntown, KY

Average pressure in December - Carntown, KY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Carntown, KY

Average wind speed in December - Carntown, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Carntown, KY

Average humidity in December - Carntown, KY
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August, September and October (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Carntown, KY

Average rainfall in December - Carntown, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Carntown, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Carntown, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10 days).

Average snowfall in December
Carntown, KY

Average snowfall in December - Carntown, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.68").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Carntown, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Carntown, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.7 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
Carntown, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Carntown, KY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Carntown, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Carntown, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Carntown, KY

Average UV index in December - Carntown, KY
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Carntown, KY

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Carntown, KY

Average visibility in December - Carntown, KY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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