December weather forecast
Central City, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Central City, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 45.9°F (7.7°C) and an average low of 34°F (1.1°C).

Temperature

December ushers in a slight temperature change, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's fresh 55.2°F (12.9°C) to a chilly 45.9°F (7.7°C). Throughout December, Central City's nights cool down to an average of 34°F (1.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Central City, in December, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 2.56" (65mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 165 rainfall days, and 31.57" (802mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Central City, in December, during 3.6 snowfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 19.1 snowfall days, and 6.42" (163mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.

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 minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The high-temperature, in December, in Central City, is 45.9°F (7.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 34°F (1.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is estimated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Central City, in December, during 12.5 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 3.6 days. Throughout December, 0.75" (19mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Central City have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 39min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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 Central City, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Central City, KY

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Central City, KY

Average pressure in December - Central City, KY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Central City, KY

Average wind speed in December - Central City, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (8.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Central City, KY

Average humidity in December - Central City, KY
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Central City, KY

Average rainfall in December - Central City, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in December
Central City, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Central City, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Central City, KY

Average snowfall in December - Central City, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Central City, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Central City, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.8 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
Central City, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Central City, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Central City, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Central City, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Central City, KY

Average UV index in December - Central City, 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
Central City, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Central City, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Central City, KY

Average visibility in December - Central City, 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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