December weather forecast
Coldiron, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Coldiron, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 45.1°F (7.3°C) and 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Temperature

Start of December brings a slight shift in the average high-temperature, dipping a bit from November's cool 53.6°F (12°C) to a chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C). During December, the nighttime temperature averages to a wintry 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Coldiron, Kentucky, in December, it is raining for 14.1 days, with typically 3.62" (92mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 190.4 rainfall days, and 40.28" (1023mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Coldiron, in December, snow falls for 6.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.87" (73mm) of snow. In Coldiron, Kentucky, during the entire year, snow falls for 34 days and aggregates up to 15.71" (399mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

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 low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Coldiron?

In Coldiron, in December, the average high-temperature is 45.1°F (7.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 32.9°F (0.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Coldiron, during December, the rain falls for 14.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Coldiron in December?

In Coldiron, in December, snow falls for 6.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.87" (73mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Coldiron?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 41min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Coldiron?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

What are the months 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.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Coldiron, 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
Coldiron, KY

Average temperature in December - Coldiron, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Coldiron, KY

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Coldiron, KY

Average wind speed in December - Coldiron, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Coldiron, KY

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, August and November (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Coldiron, KY

Average rainfall in December - Coldiron, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.62"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.24").

Average rainfall days in December
Coldiron, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Coldiron, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Coldiron, KY

Average snowfall in December - Coldiron, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Coldiron, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Coldiron, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10 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
Coldiron, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Coldiron, 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 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Coldiron, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Coldiron, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Coldiron, KY

Average UV index in December - Coldiron, KY
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June 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
Coldiron, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Coldiron, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Coldiron, KY

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

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

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