December weather forecast
Coiltown, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Coiltown, Kentucky, with an average temperature ranging between max 45.5°F (7.5°C) and min 33.6°F (0.9°C).

Temperature

The start of December involves a temperature drop, moving from a fresh 54.9°F (12.7°C) in November to a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C). Coiltown records an average nighttime low-temperature of 33.6°F (0.9°C) throughout December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8.9 days. Throughout December, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Coiltown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 143.8 days and collects up to 22.68" (576mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Coiltown, in December, snow falls for 2.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.35" (9mm) of snow. In Coiltown, during the entire year, snow falls for 12.2 days and aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Coiltown is 4.8h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Coiltown?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 45.5°F (7.5°C) and 33.6°F (0.9°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is computed to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Coiltown, in December, it is raining for 8.9 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Coiltown, in December, during 2.6 snowfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Coiltown, the average day length in December is 9h and 38min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Coiltown?

In Coiltown, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Coiltown, KY

Average temperature in December - Coiltown, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.6°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 (27.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Coiltown, KY

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Coiltown, KY

Average wind speed in December - Coiltown, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Coiltown, KY

Average humidity in December - Coiltown, 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
Coiltown, KY

Average rainfall in December - Coiltown, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.06").

Average rainfall days in December
Coiltown, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Coiltown, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Coiltown, KY

Average snowfall in December - Coiltown, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Coiltown, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Coiltown, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.2 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
Coiltown, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Coiltown, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Coiltown, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Coiltown, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12 days).

Average UV index in December
Coiltown, KY

Average UV index in December - Coiltown, 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
Coiltown, KY

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Coiltown, KY

Average visibility in December - Coiltown, 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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