December weather forecast
Denniston, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Denniston, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 44.6°F (7°C) and an average low of 32.7°F (0.4°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December subtly marks a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a cool 52.9°F (11.6°C) in November to a frosty 44.6°F (7°C). December nights are marked by an average temperature drop to a cold 32.7°F (0.4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Denniston, in December, it is raining for 12 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 162.2 rainfall days, and 29.45" (748mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 7.3 days. Throughout December, 2.32" (59mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Denniston, there are 36.4 snowfall days, and 12.48" (317mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Denniston, the average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Denniston, is 44.6°F (7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 32.7°F (0.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is appraised at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 12 days. Throughout December, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Denniston, in December, snow falls for 7.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.32" (59mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Denniston have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 35min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Denniston have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.1h.

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 in Denniston is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Denniston, KY

Average temperature in December - Denniston, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.7°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 (26.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Denniston, KY

Average pressure in December - Denniston, 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 (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Denniston, KY

Average wind speed in December - Denniston, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Denniston, KY

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, August and November (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Denniston, KY

Average rainfall in December - Denniston, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.99").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and November (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Denniston, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Denniston, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Denniston, KY

Average snowfall in December - Denniston, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.32"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.23").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Denniston, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Denniston, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Denniston, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Denniston, KY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Denniston, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Denniston, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Denniston, KY

Average UV index in December - Denniston, 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
Denniston, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Denniston, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Denniston, KY

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

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

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