December weather forecast
Chaplin, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Chaplin, Kentucky, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.9°F (0.5°C) and 45.1°F (7.3°C).

Temperature

December suggests a modest reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from a cool 54.1°F (12.3°C) in November to a chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C). In Chaplin, the nighttime temperature averages to a cold 32.9°F (0.5°C) during December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 12.5 days. Throughout December, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Chaplin, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.7 days and collects up to 34.02" (864mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 5.2 days. Throughout December, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 26.7 snowfall days, and 7.4" (188mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 45.1°F (7.3°C) and 32.9°F (0.5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

What are the most humid months?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

In Chaplin, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Chaplin, during December, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 5.2 days. Throughout December, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Chaplin?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Chaplin have in December?

In December, the average day length in Chaplin is 9h and 35min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Chaplin?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Chaplin, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, February, November 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 Chaplin, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Chaplin, KY

Average temperature in December - Chaplin, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

Average pressure in December
Chaplin, KY

Average pressure in December - Chaplin, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Chaplin, KY

Average wind speed in December - Chaplin, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Chaplin, KY

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Chaplin, KY

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.09").

Average rainfall days in December
Chaplin, KY

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Chaplin, KY

Average snowfall in December - Chaplin, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.94"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Chaplin, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Chaplin, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 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
Chaplin, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Chaplin, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Chaplin, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Chaplin, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Chaplin, KY

Average UV index in December - Chaplin, 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
Chaplin, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Chaplin, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Chaplin, KY

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

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

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