December weather forecast
Clinton, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Clinton, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 34.9°F (1.6°C) and an average high of 47.3°F (8.5°C).

Temperature

December's arrival coincides with a soft drop in the average high-temperature, subtly decreasing from November's mild 55.9°F (13.3°C) to a frosty 47.3°F (8.5°C). In Clinton, the nighttime temperature averages to a wintry 34.9°F (1.6°C) during December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.2 days. Throughout December, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Clinton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.4 days and collects up to 38.78" (985mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Clinton are January through March, November and December. In Clinton, during December, snow falls for 1.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 11.2 snowfall days, and 5.51" (140mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 6:50 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of December, in Clinton, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

The high-temperature during December is 47.3°F (8.5°C) and the low-temperature is 34.9°F (1.6°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in Clinton in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11.2 days. Throughout December, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 1.6 days. Throughout December, 0.47" (12mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 42min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Clinton?

In Clinton, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Clinton, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 47.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Clinton, KY

Average pressure in December - Clinton, 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
Clinton, KY

Average wind speed in December - Clinton, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February, March and April (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Clinton, KY

Average humidity in December - Clinton, 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 (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Clinton, KY

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

Average rainfall days in December
Clinton, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Clinton, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Clinton, KY

Average snowfall in December - Clinton, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.73").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Clinton, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Clinton, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Clinton, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Clinton, KY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Clinton, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Clinton, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Clinton, KY

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

Average cloud cover in December
Clinton, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Clinton, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Clinton, KY

Average visibility in December - Clinton, 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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