December weather forecast
Creston, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Creston, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 46.6°F (8.1°C) and an average low of 34°F (1.1°C).

Temperature

Creston's progression into December involves a minor drop in the average high-temperature, slightly receding from a fresh 54.9°F (12.7°C) in November to a chilly 46.6°F (8.1°C). Creston experiences a steady low-temperature of 34°F (1.1°C) throughout December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 13.8 days. Throughout December, 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 178.4 rainfall days, and 41.46" (1053mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Creston, during December, snow falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 29.8 snowfall days, and 11.97" (304mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Creston, the average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Creston are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 46.6°F (8.1°C) and a low-temperature of 34°F (1.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the most humid month?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are most humid months in Creston.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Creston, in December, during 13.8 rainfall days, 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Creston, in December, during 5.5 snowfall days, 1.69" (43mm) 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 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Creston have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 39min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Creston have in December?

In Creston, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

Average temperature in December - Creston, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Creston, KY

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

Average wind speed in December
Creston, KY

Average wind speed in December - Creston, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Creston, KY

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, August, September, October and November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Creston, KY

Average rainfall in December - Creston, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.74"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.44").

Average rainfall days in December
Creston, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Creston, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Creston, KY

Average snowfall in December - Creston, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.7").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Creston, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Creston, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.6 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
Creston, KY

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

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Creston, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Creston, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Creston, KY

Average UV index in December - Creston, 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
Creston, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Creston, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Creston, KY

Average visibility in December - Creston, 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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