December weather forecast
Clifty, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Clifty, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 34.2°F (1.2°C) and 46.9°F (8.3°C).

Temperature

December's arrival comes with a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving subtly from a fresh 55.2°F (12.9°C) in November to a chilly 46.9°F (8.3°C). An average nighttime temperature of 34.2°F (1.2°C) is witnessed in Clifty throughout December.

Humidity

In Clifty, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Clifty, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 161.8 rainfall days, and 27.6" (701mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Clifty, in December, during 3.5 snowfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Clifty, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.1 days and aggregates up to 4.8" (122mm) 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 6:43 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:42 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Jun 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Clifty in December?

In December, in Clifty, the average high-temperature is 46.9°F (8.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 34.2°F (1.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is estimated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Clifty, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Clifty, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Clifty, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.98" (25mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Clifty?

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.

How high is the UV index in December in Clifty?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Clifty is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Clifty, KY

Average temperature in December - Clifty, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Clifty, KY

Average pressure in December - Clifty, 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 (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Clifty, KY

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Clifty, KY

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Clifty, KY

Average rainfall in December - Clifty, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Clifty, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Clifty, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Clifty, KY

Average snowfall in December - Clifty, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.98"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (1.1").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Clifty, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Clifty, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 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
Clifty, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Clifty, 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 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (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
Clifty, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Clifty, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Clifty, KY

Average UV index in December - Clifty, 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
Clifty, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Clifty, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Clifty, KY

Average visibility in December - Clifty, 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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