December weather forecast
Claxton, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Claxton, Kentucky, with an average temperature varying between 34°F (1.1°C) and 45.7°F (7.6°C).

Temperature

December comes with a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from November's fresh 55.2°F (12.9°C) to a chilly 45.7°F (7.6°C). During December, an average low-temperature of 34°F (1.1°C) is observed.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Claxton, Kentucky, in December, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 3.11" (79mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 174.5 rainfall days, and 39.65" (1007mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Claxton are January through April, October through December. In Claxton, in December, during 2.8 snowfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Claxton, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.5 days and aggregates up to 6.57" (167mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Claxton, Kentucky, are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Claxton?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Claxton during December are 45.7°F (7.6°C) and 34°F (1.1°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Claxton?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December in Claxton?

In Claxton, Kentucky, during December, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Claxton?

In Claxton, in December, during 2.8 snowfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Claxton?

December has the shortest days of the year in Claxton, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Claxton have in December?

The average day length in December in Claxton, Kentucky, is 9h and 40min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Claxton?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Claxton have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Claxton is 4.8h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in December in Claxton?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate 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
Claxton, KY

Average temperature in December - Claxton, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Claxton, KY

Average pressure in December - Claxton, 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
Claxton, KY

Average wind speed in December - Claxton, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Claxton, KY

Average humidity in December - Claxton, KY
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Claxton, KY

Average rainfall in December - Claxton, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

Average rainfall days in December
Claxton, KY

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Claxton, KY

Average snowfall in December - Claxton, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Claxton, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Claxton, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.3 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
Claxton, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Claxton, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Claxton, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Claxton, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.1 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Claxton, KY

Average UV index in December - Claxton, 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
Claxton, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Claxton, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Claxton, KY

Average visibility in December - Claxton, 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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