December weather forecast
Dry Ridge, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Dry Ridge, Kentucky, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.4°F (5.8°C) and 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

As December commences, the average high-temperature shows a reduction, transitioning from a fresh 52°F (11.1°C) in November to an icy 42.4°F (5.8°C). December brings Dry Ridge a consistent average low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Dry Ridge, in December, during 11.9 rainfall days, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Dry Ridge, during the entire year, the rain falls for 169.6 days and collects up to 36.02" (915mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Dry Ridge are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 8.5 days. Throughout December, 2.09" (53mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Dry Ridge, there are 37 snowfall days, and 12.87" (327mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Dry Ridge is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Dry Ridge is 4.2h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Dry Ridge?

The high-temperature in Dry Ridge during December is 42.4°F (5.8°C) and the low-temperature is 31.1°F (-0.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the most humid month in Dry Ridge?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Dry Ridge?

In Dry Ridge, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in Dry Ridge in December?

In Dry Ridge, during December, the rain falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Dry Ridge?

In December, it is snowing for 8.5 days. Throughout December, 2.09" (53mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Dry Ridge?

December has the shortest days of the year in Dry Ridge, Kentucky, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Dry Ridge?

In December, the average day length in Dry Ridge, Kentucky, is 9h and 31min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Dry Ridge?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Dry Ridge have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Dry Ridge is 4.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Dry Ridge?

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 Dry Ridge?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Dry Ridge, KY

Average temperature in December - Dry Ridge, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Dry Ridge, KY

Average pressure in December - Dry Ridge, KY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Dry Ridge, KY

Average wind speed in December - Dry Ridge, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph

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 (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Dry Ridge, KY

Average humidity in December - Dry Ridge, KY
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Dry Ridge, KY

Average rainfall in December - Dry Ridge, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.13").

Average rainfall days in December
Dry Ridge, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Dry Ridge, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dry Ridge, KY

Average snowfall in December - Dry Ridge, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.35").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Dry Ridge, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Dry Ridge, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 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
Dry Ridge, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dry Ridge, 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 1min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Dry Ridge, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Dry Ridge, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Dry Ridge, KY

Average UV index in December - Dry Ridge, KY
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Dry Ridge, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Dry Ridge, 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
Dry Ridge, KY

Average visibility in December - Dry Ridge, 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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