December weather forecast
Dotson, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Dotson, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45.5°F (7.5°C) and 33.1°F (0.6°C).

Temperature

With December's onset, the average high-temperature recedes from November's fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). Throughout the month of December, Dotson witnesses an average temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Dotson, in December, during 13.5 rainfall days, 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 181.8 rainfall days, and 33.43" (849mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Dotson, Kentucky, it is snowing for 6.7 days. Throughout December, 3.23" (82mm) of snow is accumulated. In Dotson, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.7 days and aggregates up to 14.09" (358mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Dotson is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Dotson is 4.6h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Dotson?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Dotson, is 45.5°F (7.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 33.1°F (0.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is appraised at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Dotson?

In Dotson, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How much does it rain in Dotson in December?

In Dotson, Kentucky, during December, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Dotson?

In December, in Dotson, it is snowing for 6.7 days. Throughout December, 3.23" (82mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Dotson?

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

How many hours of daylight does Dotson have in December?

The average day length in December in Dotson is 9h and 37min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Dotson?

On the first day of December in Dotson, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Dotson have in December?

In Dotson, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Dotson?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Dotson?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Dotson, Kentucky, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Dotson, KY

Average temperature in December - Dotson, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.5°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 (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Dotson, KY

Average pressure in December - Dotson, 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 (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Dotson, KY

Average wind speed in December - Dotson, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in December
Dotson, KY

Average humidity in December - Dotson, KY
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and November (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Dotson, KY

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Dotson, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Dotson, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dotson, KY

Average snowfall in December - Dotson, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.23"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Dotson, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Dotson, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dotson, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dotson, KY

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

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Dotson, KY

Average UV index in December - Dotson, 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
Dotson, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Dotson, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Dotson, KY

Average visibility in December - Dotson, 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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