December weather forecast
Dawson Springs, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Dawson Springs, Kentucky, with temperature in the range of an average low of 34°F (1.1°C) and an average high of 45.7°F (7.6°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, from a cool 55.2°F (12.9°C) to a chilly 45.7°F (7.6°C). Dawson Springs records an average low-temperature of 34°F (1.1°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Dawson Springs, in December, it is raining for 7.5 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 118.1 rainfall days, and 12.28" (312mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Dawson Springs, in December, snow falls for 1.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 8.7 snowfall days, and 0.91" (23mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Dawson Springs, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Dawson Springs. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Dawson Springs, is 45.7°F (7.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 34°F (1.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Dawson Springs?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Dawson Springs, Kentucky, during December, the rain falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Dawson Springs, in December, snow falls for 1.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Dawson Springs have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 40min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, 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?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Dawson Springs, 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
Dawson Springs, KY

Average temperature in December - Dawson Springs, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34°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 (28°F).

Average pressure in December
Dawson Springs, KY

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Dawson Springs, KY

Average wind speed in December - Dawson Springs, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Dawson Springs, KY

Average humidity in December - Dawson Springs, 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
Dawson Springs, KY

Average rainfall in December - Dawson Springs, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Dawson Springs, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Dawson Springs, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dawson Springs, KY

Average snowfall in December - Dawson Springs, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Dawson Springs, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Dawson Springs, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.9 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
Dawson Springs, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dawson Springs, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dawson Springs, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Dawson Springs, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Dawson Springs, KY

Average UV index in December - Dawson Springs, 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
Dawson Springs, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Dawson Springs, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

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
Dawson Springs, KY

Average visibility in December - Dawson Springs, 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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