December weather forecast
Coalton, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Coalton, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 44.1°F (6.7°C) and an average low of 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Temperature

Coalton records a mild change in average high-temperature during December, easing from a cool 53.1°F (11.7°C) in November to a frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C). In the month of December, the nighttime temperature dips to a steady average of 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The wettest months are April and December, with an average 3.07" (78mm) of rainfall.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Coalton, Kentucky, are January through April, October through December. In Coalton, during December, snow falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 35.9 snowfall days, and 11.73" (298mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.2h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Coalton, is 44.1°F (6.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 32.5°F (0.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is calculated to be 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

What is the rainiest month?

The wettest months are April and December, with an average 3.07" (78mm) of rainfall.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Coalton, in December, it is raining for 13.1 days, with typically 3.07" (78mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Coalton, in December, snow falls for 7.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.2" (56mm) of snow.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Coalton have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 33min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Coalton have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Coalton, KY

Average temperature in December - Coalton, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.1°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 (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Coalton, KY

Average pressure in December - Coalton, KY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Coalton, KY

Average wind speed in December - Coalton, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Coalton, KY

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Coalton, KY

Average rainfall in December - Coalton, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.07"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and December (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Coalton, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Coalton, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Coalton, KY

Average snowfall in December - Coalton, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.23").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Coalton, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Coalton, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 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
Coalton, KY

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
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 August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Coalton, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Coalton, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Coalton, KY

Average UV index in December - Coalton, 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
Coalton, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Coalton, 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 31).

Average visibility in December
Coalton, KY

Average visibility in December - Coalton, KY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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