December weather forecast
Cowan, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Cowan, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 43.7°F (6.5°C) and 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

Onset of December witnesses a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C) in November to a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C). December brings an average low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) to Cowan.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

In Cowan, in December, during 13.2 rainfall days, 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Cowan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 173.4 days and collects up to 35.91" (912mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Cowan, in December, snow falls for 8.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.01" (51mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 37.1 snowfall days, and 12.01" (305mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Cowan, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Cowan in December?

December temperatures in Cowan, Kentucky, vary between a high-temperature of 43.7°F (6.5°C) and a low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What are the most humid months?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December in Cowan?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Cowan, during December, the rain falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Cowan, in December, during 8.4 snowfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Cowan, the average day length in December is 9h and 32min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Cowan?

In Cowan, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Cowan, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Cowan, KY

Average temperature in December - Cowan, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Cowan, KY

Average pressure in December - Cowan, 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 (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Cowan, KY

Average wind speed in December - Cowan, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

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 (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Cowan, KY

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Cowan, KY

Average rainfall in December - Cowan, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.23"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
Cowan, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Cowan, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cowan, KY

Average snowfall in December - Cowan, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.01"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Cowan, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Cowan, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.4 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
Cowan, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cowan, 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 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cowan, KY

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

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10 days).

Average UV index in December
Cowan, KY

Average UV index in December - Cowan, 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
Cowan, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Cowan, 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
Cowan, KY

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

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

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