December weather forecast
Clifton, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Clifton, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between min 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and max 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

Clifton's progression into December involves a drop in the average high-temperature, receding from a cool 51.3°F (10.7°C) in November to a wintry 41.9°F (5.5°C). Clifton temperatures generally rest at a low of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) during the December nights.

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Clifton, in December, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Clifton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.9 days and collects up to 27.64" (702mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Clifton. In December, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 20.7 snowfall days, and 6.85" (174mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 7:38 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

In Clifton, 41.9°F (5.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 30.6°F (-0.8°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What are the most humid months?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Clifton, Kentucky, in December, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is accumulated.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Clifton?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Clifton?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Clifton, 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: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Clifton, KY

Average pressure in December - Clifton, 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
Clifton, KY

Average wind speed in December - Clifton, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Clifton, KY

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August, September and October (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Clifton, KY

Average rainfall in December - Clifton, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
Clifton, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Clifton, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Clifton, KY

Average snowfall in December - Clifton, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.3"

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
Clifton, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Clifton, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.5 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
Clifton, KY

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Clifton, KY

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

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Clifton, KY

Average UV index in December - Clifton, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Clifton, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Clifton, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Clifton, KY

Average visibility in December - Clifton, 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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