December weather forecast
Elamton, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Elamton, Kentucky, with an average temperature varying between 32.7°F (0.4°C) and 44.6°F (7°C).

Temperature

With the arrival of December, Elamton notices a mild change in the average high-temperature, sliding from November's fresh 52.9°F (11.6°C) to a chilly 44.6°F (7°C). The average temperature during December nights in Elamton, Kentucky, is registered at an icy 32.7°F (0.4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Elamton, in December, during 12 rainfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Elamton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.2 days and collects up to 29.45" (748mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Elamton. In December, it is snowing for 7.3 days. Throughout December, 2.32" (59mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 36.4 snowfall days, and 12.48" (317mm) 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 7:30 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.1h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

In Elamton, in December, the average high-temperature is 44.6°F (7°C), and the average low-temperature is 32.7°F (0.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Elamton, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Elamton, during December, the rain falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 7.3 days. Throughout December, 2.32" (59mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 Elamton have in December?

In Elamton, the average day length in December is 9h and 35min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Elamton have in December?

In Elamton, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

What is the month with 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?

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

Average temperature in December - Elamton, 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
Elamton, KY

Average pressure in December - Elamton, 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
Elamton, KY

Average wind speed in December - Elamton, 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
Elamton, KY

Average humidity in December - Elamton, 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
Elamton, KY

Average rainfall in December - Elamton, 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
Elamton, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Elamton, 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
Elamton, KY

Average snowfall in December - Elamton, 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
Elamton, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Elamton, 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
Elamton, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Elamton, 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
Elamton, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Elamton, 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
Elamton, KY

Average UV index in December - Elamton, 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
Elamton, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Elamton, 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
Elamton, KY

Average visibility in December - Elamton, 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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