December weather forecast
Cottageville, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Cottageville, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.1°F (5.6°C) and 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

Welcoming December, Cottageville observes a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's cool 52°F (11.1°C) to a cold 42.1°F (5.6°C). During December, Cottageville's temperature averages to a subzero cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In December, in Cottageville, Kentucky, the rain falls for 7.7 days. Throughout December, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 101.6 rainfall days, and 8.15" (207mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Cottageville. In Cottageville, during December, snow falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Cottageville, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.9 days and aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:23 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 42.1°F (5.6°C) and 31.1°F (-0.5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 7.7 days. Throughout December, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 4.3 days. Throughout December, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Cottageville?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Cottageville, the average day length in December is 9h and 31min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

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

Average temperature in December - Cottageville, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°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 (24.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Cottageville, KY

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Cottageville, KY

Average wind speed in December - Cottageville, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Cottageville, KY

Average humidity in December - Cottageville, KY
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, August, September, October and November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Cottageville, KY

Average rainfall in December - Cottageville, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (0.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Cottageville, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Cottageville, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cottageville, KY

Average snowfall in December - Cottageville, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Cottageville, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Cottageville, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.6 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
Cottageville, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cottageville, 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: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cottageville, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Cottageville, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (15.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Cottageville, KY

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

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Cottageville, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Cottageville, 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 29).

Average visibility in December
Cottageville, KY

Average visibility in December - Cottageville, KY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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